Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
82
Score
Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Lake Placid restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of sliced jalapeños. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw onions. Operator removed chicken and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two on top of dishwasher. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. At commencement of inspection there were four employees present. Operator had an emergency and could not be at location. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 forms, and employee signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
50
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.: tested at 0 ppm Chlorine. Operator called for service and set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Service tech with Dishwasher company at location. Operator is using triple sink. Service tech states sanitizer expired. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment under pre table. Operator will paint. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface at microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
25-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on bottom of shelves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. JG 10/2020
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall at mixer , knife behind conduit. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, where soda lines go from one unit to the other room. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.: light covers soiled.
36-50-4
64
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Snap trap not covered. Operator removed from dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment , shelves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken and beef in reach in freezer, not date marked. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at soda area near ceiling where lines go from one room to another.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in female restroom. Operator placed sign at location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Whipped topping: container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
55
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment on bottom shelf's.
22-31-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bar ice . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Whisk broken, operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
64
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Ice scoop stored on top of machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar.
How does Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?
Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Placid average of 82.
Has Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar 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 Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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