Casita Tejas Mexican Rest
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Casita Tejas Mexican Rest has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Homestead average 70, so Casita Tejas Mexican Rest trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed pinto beans (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across microwave. As per cook since the day prior to the inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pinto beans (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across microwave. As per cook since the day prior to the inspection.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands In the three compartment sink. Coach employee.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board has cut marks at preparation table. Manager discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with black containers. Manager removed black containers **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage closet. Coached manager.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris. Observed floor soiled under cooking equipments. Observed floor soiled under reach in freezer and reach in coolers.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed near cook line. Coached manager.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer in the dinning area. Employee cleaned reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not label at dining area dry storage. Manager labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter: tomato salsa (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator; less than 2 hours. Operator added more ice to fully submerge. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bouillon container; styrofoam cup.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage closet. Operator secured with rope during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hat and purse stored above flour container. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bouillon on floor next to reach in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezers in lobby.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table across reach in freezer.
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster on site; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy available.
51-18-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen entrance.
36-02-5
47
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on top of the reach in cooler by the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee removed and took it to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
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. Observed cooked rice inside the reach in freezer not date market.
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on preparation table.
21-10-4
58
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chile rellenos (52 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); tamales (51 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (52 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed beans (50 F Cold Holding), ground beef at 51°F, pico de gallo 51°F (cold holding) and cheese 50°F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator beans were cooked yesterday and ground beef was date marked 9/15. Pico de gallo and cheese stored inside reach in cooler yesterday evening .Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chile rellenos (52 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); tamales (51 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (52 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed beans (50 F Cold Holding), ground beef at 51°F, pico de gallo 51°F (cold holding) and cheese 50°F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator beans were cooked yesterday and ground beef was date marked 9/15. Pico de gallo and cheese stored inside reach in cooler yesterday evening .Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed stuffed jalapeños date marked on 9/5/2024. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed beans (50 F Cold Holding), ground beef at 51°F, pico de gallo 51°F (cold holding) and cheese 50°F ( cold holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator beans were cooked yesterday and ground beef was date marked 9/15. Pico de gallo and cheese stored inside reach in cooler yesterday evening .Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front of the grill is not working properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Equipment in poor repair .Observed standing water at the bottom of the reach in cooler in front of the grill. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all foods stored inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 4 foods stored inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. Operator was advised to stop using this equipment until it is fixed.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed wiping cloth chlorine l improperly stored on top of the reach in freezer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked food inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed stuffed jalapeños date marked on 9/5/2024. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chile rellenos (52 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); tamales (51 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (52 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59°F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chile rellenos (52 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); tamales (51 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (52 F - Cold Holding); beans (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - ambient); diced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); guacamole (52 F); sour cream (54 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler ( ambient temperature was 59°F) .As per employee all foods were stored yesterday night and this morning at 11:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitation was +400 ppm. Employee adjusted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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/. Observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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.Observed aria Hernandez, Rosa Hernandez, Margarita Alvarado 6/2024 expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all foods stored inside the reach in cooler were out of temperature. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in front of the grill is not working properly. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container broken. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under a green cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4
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Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located in the kitchen area.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed stuffed peppers inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Employee date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men's bathroom. Sign was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed peppers inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a water leaking from the hot water pipe under the hand wash sink at the kitchen area.
29-11-4
55
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the fryer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the fryer. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed stuffed jalapeños and beef inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator food was cooked Friday. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meat (60 F - Cold Holding); beans (51 F - Hot Holding); ground beef (52 F - Hot Holding). As per operator food were cooked yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meat (60 F - Cold Holding); beans (51 F - Hot Holding); ground beef (52 F - Hot Holding). As per operator food were cooked yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler in front of the fryer.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed jalapeños inside the reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table and next to the steam table.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating from an open container while preparing tortillas.
12B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to reach in freezer. Operator secured it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil stored on the floor next to the fryer. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop touching the rice . Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board at the preparation area. Operator removed it.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the men bathroom. Operator placed a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
35
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed stomach soup (49 F - Cold Holding); beef soup (48 F - Cold Holding) (since three days ago), and chorizo (49 F - Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before, at reach in cooler located at kitchen area. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stomach soup (49 F - Cold Holding); beef soup (48 F - Cold Holding) (since three days ago), and chorizo (49 F - Cold Holding) as per operator since the day before, at reach in cooler located at kitchen area. Operator discarded the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales (126 F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (120 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per the operator for less than two hours. Operator started to moved the products to be reheated.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wet towel inside of hand wash sink located at front counter. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soup and shrimp broth not properly date marked at reach in cooler kitchen area. As per operator since three days ago. Operator date marked the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured next to reach in freezer kitchen area. Operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor next to fryers.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
37
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (49-50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per the manager since the day before. Manager discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes sauce (110 F - Hot Holding) and spinach cheese sauce (110 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the stove to be reheating to 165°F. Tomatoes sauce final (166°F - reheating) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose installed under dishwasher machine.
29-34-4
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Operator changed the sanitizer container. Final concentration 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
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 beef over raw fish at reach in freezer. Manager relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chili container date marked 07-05-2022. As per the manager the product had the wrong date. Manager changed the sticker to 07/07/2022. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (49-50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per the manager since the day before. Manager discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef not date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. Manager date marked the product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table. Manager removed the wet wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casita Tejas Mexican Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casita Tejas Mexican Rest on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casita Tejas Mexican Rest?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Casita Tejas Mexican Rest.
How does Casita Tejas Mexican Rest compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Casita Tejas Mexican Rest most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Casita Tejas Mexican Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casita Tejas Mexican Rest have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casita Tejas Mexican Rest 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 Casita Tejas Mexican Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casita Tejas Mexican Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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