Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Riverview restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice chute. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
78
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over fries in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine and ice chute. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
58
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of tomato sauce.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottles next to 3 compartment sink not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided 4 food handler certificates **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with chicken cracked, employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to rice cooker. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberry above chicken in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep tables, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Dish machine tested0 ppm, advised operator to use 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 200 ppm Quaternary ammonia. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47 F in ice bath, advised operator to add more ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks over soda boxes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine. **Warning**
24-08-4
58
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
82
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 57 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At bar. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **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. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
41
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+, operator remade tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45 F, pico 44 F in reach in cooler across from grill. Operator placed on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cinnamon sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of coconut shavings. Operator removed at time of inspection.
14-01-5
50
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef held over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer held on shelf over vegetables and beef. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles containing bleach and degreaser in dish area. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk container of rice. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler and French fries on floor in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken of reach in cooler at beverage area next to ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse, wallet and phone on top of reach in cooler at dar and bar top.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in on top of reach in cooler in silverware holder. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at beverage station.
22-20-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina.
How does Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina 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 Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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