Casa Masa
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2023, Casa Masa has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dish machine at approximately 10 ppm chlorine after several attempts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: Observed dishmachine at 0 ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-01: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
82
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.Observed dish machine at approximately 10 ppm chlorine after several attempts. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw quail eggs stored over cucumbers in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator properly stored the quail eggs. Observed raw salmon stored in the same container as cooked lobster in the 2-door cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked octopus (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding); raw quail eggs ambient (49F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. The ambient temperature of the cooler read 39F. The operator will monitor temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with tortillas.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check quaternary sanitizer.
16-36-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator printed and posted a consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sunny side up quail eggs offered on the menu with no disclaimer alerting the public to an undercooked menu item. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles for raw beef and cooked chicken not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in 44F standing water in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the spoons from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up. The operator properly stored the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with tortillas.
21-05-5
30
Nov 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution above 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator provided soap to the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine solution not properly labeled. The operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
70
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine solution above 200ppm. Operator diluted solution with water to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at handwashing sink in the kitchen.
31B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Masa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Masa on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Masa?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Masa.
How does Casa Masa compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Casa Masa most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Casa Masa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Masa have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casa Masa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Casa Masa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Masa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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