Casa Vieja
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Casa Vieja has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 11 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Casa Vieja on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
58
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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/ No food manager with 6 employees working
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink kitchen blacked with multiple items inside sink Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on make table Operator removed cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working expeditor station no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in walls in kitchen where utility line run
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at kitchen hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen make by warmers overflow of standing water **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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. Salmon thawing in make table. Salmon not removed from package or package not opened Operator cut open packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
58
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line.. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large make table cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water above make table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80F utensil on cook line. Poured water out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
61
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bus tub lid.
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Male and female restrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon above sliced onions and ready to eat sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose under hand sink in kitchen.
29-34-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen area.
36-37-5
61
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over cooked rice in two door reach in **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice and cut tomatoes **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. cut tomatoes (51F - Cooling ) **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Roach spray on clean dish rack in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. rice (51F - Cooling) operator states cooling overnight in two door reach in **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook in kitchen. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice in full plastic containers covered **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tub behind bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-04-4
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 - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Behind bar **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil at ice machine **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either bathroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Vieja last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Vieja on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Vieja?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa Vieja.
How does Casa Vieja compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Casa Vieja most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Casa Vieja's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa Vieja have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Vieja 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 Vieja inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Vieja is inspected around three times per year on average.
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