Casa Tequila Stuart
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Casa Tequila Stuart, the earliest from 2022. Casa Tequila Stuart was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Stuart restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (49F - Cold Holding); pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F); queso ; Flan (48F-50F - Cold Holding); tomat Salsa (47-50F - Cold Holding) Observed in stainless flip top cooler at cook line: cut tomatoes (51F-cold holding); queso dip (46-48F cold holding); cooked beef (51F cold holding); shredded cheese (46F cold holding); sour cream (47-50F cold holding) per operator, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed Queso dip (47F-50F-cold holding ); flan (50F cold holding); cooked black beans (45F-47F cold holding); Cooked pinto beans 45-48F cold holding); per operator , food not prepared or portioned today and has been left out of temperature for 4 hours, see stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (49F - Cold Holding); pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F); queso dip; Flan (48F-50F - Cold Holding); tomat Salsa (47-50F - Cold Holding) Observed in stainless flip top cooler at cook line: cut tomatoes (51F-cold holding); queso dip (46-48F cold holding); cooked beef (51F cold holding); shredded cheese (46F cold holding); sour cream (47-50F cold holding) per operator, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours, see stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Queso dip (47F-50F-cold holding ); flan (50F cold holding); cooked black beans (45F-47F cold holding); Cooked pinto beans 45-48F cold holding); per operator , food not prepared or portioned today and has been left out of temperature for 4 hours, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
45
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
23
Jul 10, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (49F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken(49F- Cold holding); cooked beef(49-Cold holding); black beans(50F-Cold holding); tomato sauce(50F-Cold holding); cooked rice(49F-Cold holding), cheese(49F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in walk in overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At walk in cooler, 3 ROP Salmon. Operator stated fish stored overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At cook line,Raw shelled eggs stored over spinach in low boy. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved shelled eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (49F - Cold Holding); black beans (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pinto beans (49F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken(49F- Cold holding); cooked beef(49-Cold holding); black beans(50F-Cold holding); tomato sauce(50F-Cold holding); cooked rice(49F-Cold holding), cheese(49F-Cold holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in walk in overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, Beverages stored over steam table whereTCS foods placed. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
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. At walk in cooler, 3 ROP Salmon. Operator stated fish stored overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. At walk in cooler, many food items stored on floor. Advised operator of proper food storage. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. at dry storage area, Oil, flour stored on floor in dry storage. Advised operator of proper storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At expo line, wet wiping cloths stored near hand sink. **Warning**
21-12-4
43
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler pan of raw beef over ready to eat mushrooms, operator moved raw beef to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Inspector observed employee grab raw steak to cook and then grab ready to eat vegetables without washing hands or changing gloves, operator spoke to employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage shelf: 1 can of Apple filling 1 can Full red tomatoes paste 1 can Imperial tomato paste 1 can of tomato purée 1 can of Sliced jalapeno
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At prep area handwashing sink being used to dump unused drinks as evidenced by accumulation of ice and drink straws in bottom of sink. Reiterated to operator that sink is for handwashing only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line handwashing sink no paper towels, operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage shelf spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, operator labeled as containing degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At beer cooler walk in pan of cooked rice stored on floor, operator moved pans to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At make line employee drink stored over flip top cooler. Operator removed employee drink from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
41
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At dry storage area- approximately 3 rodent droppings on wall ledge - operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
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. At walk in freezer - raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked octopus- operator moved chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dish without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At soda box shelf by back door- container of degreaser stored over soda boxes- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At prep area- handwash sink blocked by prep table- operator removed. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At area by mop sink - ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At dry storage area- approximately 3 dead roach on on floor underneath dry storage shelves- operator removed and sanitized the area. At technology room- approximately 1 dead roach on floor- operator removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and open water bottles stored above food prep counters and food at dry storage shelves- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag stored over prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers with salsa and chopped lettuce stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
26
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
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. Observed Raw chicken over steak at walk in freezer , both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Opened milk at reach in cooler on server expo line. Per operator, unsure when milk was opened. Best by date 9/22. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shallow ice bath: shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 15 minutes. Operator submerged in deep ice bath and reduced amount of cheese in container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sanitizer tablets and cleaning powder over bins of rice and beans by dish area. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. diced tomatoes (53F - Cooling) at 11:00 since 8:30 - 53F 11:25 At reach in cooler at cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed ice bags on product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
43
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 54 degrees, black beans(stored overnight)/walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 54 degrees, black beans(stored overnight)/walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Ajax powder cleaner/on top of dish washer/corrective action taken/operator stored chemicals in proper area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw beef thawing in same tray/prep area/corrective action taken/operator separated both raw products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-24-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink Temperature at 86 degrees. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
37
Aug 9, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked pork/prepared over 2 days before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Single serving items/shelving
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator squeegee water. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Tequila Stuart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Tequila Stuart on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Tequila Stuart?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Casa Tequila Stuart.
How does Casa Tequila Stuart compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Casa Tequila Stuart most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Casa Tequila Stuart's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa Tequila Stuart have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Tequila Stuart means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Casa Tequila Stuart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Tequila Stuart is inspected around four times per year on average.
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