Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“No heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Flip top cooler #2. Tomatoes sauce at 2:31pm(52F cooling) since 10am. salsa at 2:38pm ( 48F cooling)since 10 am guacamole with tomatoes at 2:39pm(48F cooling) since 10 am. Chopped lettuce at 2:13pm (53F cooling) since 10am, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Diced tomato salsa 54F cooling at 4:00; cooling since 10:30. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef. Advised operator to stored properly **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Raw chicken over raw beef at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly. **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 7/9/25 Hector Gutierrez **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Same. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
67
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above ready to eat drink mixes. Discussed with operator that ready to eat items should be stored above raw chicken.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, cut tomatoes date marked 6/1/25 and use date by 6/9/25. Not discarded after 7 days. Operator discarded cut tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. On cook line 9 grouper 7 salmon 42°F thawed and not taken out of reduced oxygen package.operator stated thawed earlier this morning, held more than four hours thawed in package.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by prep area in kitchen blocked with blender parts. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line 9 grouper 7 salmon 42°F thawed and not taken out of reduced oxygen package.operator stated thawed earlier this morning, held more than four hours thawed in package. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bucket of salsa stored on floor. Discussed with operator that food items should be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In kitchen, ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 67°F with in use knives. Discussed with operator that standing water should be at least 135°F.
10-07-4
43
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler torn or in disrepair in middle of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Obserbed ice build up in wall in freezer on door and shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed shelves in dishwashing area with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth in front of cook line on bottom shelves not in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans observed; #1. Observed in front of cook line 4 cans of 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. #2.Observed in front of cook line ; 1 can of 46 oz pineapple juice. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed near prep station: prepped salsa stored in trash can. Operator placed moved salsa to approved containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler salsa prepared 11/11/24. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler prepped salsa marked more than 7 days. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution 200+ppm. Operator remade another bucket to 100 ppm chlorine . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 clean up procedures, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles in bar area soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine near cook line has accumulation of black substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in dry storage area in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles throughout cook line / kitchen heavily soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls at dish area not inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed (semi frozen raw salmon )reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon held in walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator cut open fish packages during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweater on top of box of tortilla chips in dry storage area . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler torn or in disrepair in middle of cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall outside in hallway behind cook line damaged. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Obserbed ice build up in wall in freezer on door and shelves. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line knives stored between cracks of the tables. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed poster and provided to operator. Operator posted **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies bathroom. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters next to steam table heavily soiled with dust . **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed near cook line; stickers still on avocados after being prepped. Told operator wash avocados before cutting. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at bar area lid open on fruit tray. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth in front of cook line on bottom shelves not in sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Observed shelves in dishwashing area with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
15
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink at food dry storage shelf- observed hand washing sink being blocked by 10 gallon bucket. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen prep table at 2 compartment prep sink- observed bucket of chopped parsley being stored on the floor. Operator removed bucket of chopped parsley from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door flip top cooler on cook line at beef, steak (46-47F - Cold Holding), chefmoved to working cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer, manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager posted new hand wash signs through out kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen solid chicken on tray in kitchen thawing out on counter, chef moved to frozen chicken to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored on top shelf in kitchen, not covered exposed to dust and other contamination.
08B-54-4
61
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cheese dip, cooked chicken and flan (46F - Cold Holding) more than six hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler at cheese dip, cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding), more than six hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Placed on side to sent back to vendor **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for ice scope **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Back preparea **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. I walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook moved and cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored taco shells on top shelf under air vent with dust. **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes on the floor in the walk-in freezer, manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in walk-in cooler have no shield .
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the cook line
31B-04-4
78
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Gallon of orange container in the drink ice. At ice machine **Warning**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Gallon of orange juice store finding ice-in ice machine, manager removed items. See stop sale **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled egg over cooked beef and soup,cook over eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line at chicken, beef (49-52F - Cold Holding), chef states that it's filled after lunch approximately 2 hours ago, moved items to working unit and called for maintenance Walk in cooler at beef, cooked beef, tomato (47-51F - Cold Holding), chef stated that items were out on the counter during rush hour for approximately 1 hour then returned to cooler to cool down. Items were Putin freezer and was instructed for the maintenance person to also check walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager moved items to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by back prep has holes . **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “no heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine.
How does Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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