Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/25 Advised operator to renew license **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-24: Time extended 59 more days. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-24: Time extended 59 more days. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes then touched container of avocado and bin of beans; no handwash Employee rinsed aluminum container then touched the container of lettuce to begin prepping; no handwash Employees washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of jalapeños **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (47F at 10:25am - Cooling) as per operator since 8 pm last night The product never cooled down 41F within a total of 6 hours See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored over clean dishes Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (47F at 10:25am - Cooling) as per operator since 8 pm last night The product never cooled down 41F within a total of 6 hours See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler: raw pork stored over Parmesan cheese, and Raw skirt steaks stored over mayonnaise Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer: raw skirt steaks stored over house made salsa not all commercially packaged Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/1/25 Advised operator to renew license **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At double door cooler: shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) out temperature for 2 hours Not prepped or portioned today Operator moved product to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink not set up, dishes were cleaned, rinsed but not sanitized, Advised operator to set up three compartment sink, wash, rinse, and sanitize **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chopped lettuce (70F at 10:12 / 66F at 11:27 - Cooling) 10 minutes ago Portioned green house made salsa (45F at 10:40 / 45F at 11:28- Cooling) portioned an hour ago At the current rate of cooling the products will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator moved products to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash station; operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 missing the date it was made(cooked two days ago) Advised operator to date mark **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
14
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup being used as a scoop. Chef discarded cup **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt canister not labeled. Chef labeled canister **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024 License expired less than sixty days. Confirmation number 246047840 Paid in full **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certification expired on 9/26/24 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with flour not labeled. Manager labeled flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers on . Chef removed stickers and washed avocados **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Little bowls used instead of scoop. Chef discarded bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used as a liner for cut avocados at reach in prep cooler in kitchen. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork out of original commercial packaging stored with cooked ready to eat hash browns at reach in freezer in back storage area.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at grill cooked diced steak cooked one hour ago(113F - Hot Holding).
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dishwashing chemical stored beside onions. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation**
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 chicken cooked 9-13-2024 not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer not properly labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocado with sticker at prep reach in cooler. Operator rehashed and took off remaining stickers. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor at grill. Operator properly stored item.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack by triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on prep table in storage area. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in sugar at prep area in kitchen. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
30
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/2023
50-17-3
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. Provided operator with big 6. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Provided operator with procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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 with employee health form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.
51-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen sugar container at reach in freezer- observed handle of scoop touching sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen storage shelf at 3 compartment sink- observed pots, containers and pans being stored not inverted on top shelf. Operator stored items inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed clean pots being stored on the floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed doors soiled and rusted.
23-24-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen storage shelf at fryer- observed container of service utensils being stored within food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed 4 ounce single service container being stored inside salsa as a service utensil. Operator removed container and placed 4 ounce service spoon inside salsa. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
41
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired less than sixty days
50-17-3
86
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chef removed thank you bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep person not wearing a hat, prep person put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant.
How does Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant 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 Casita Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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