Taqueria Casas
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Casas has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
Taqueria Casas' latest score of 58 falls below the Kissimmee average of 78. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
67
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetable cooler: ; pico, green tomatoe sauce (46-52F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag in hand sink in kitchen. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer and reach in freezer chipped exterior
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in veggies cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in back kitchen area is leaking under faucet
29-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots over pico. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); beef (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (56F - Cold Holding); beef (96F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.cutting board soiled
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in the reach in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen
36-27-5
55
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler . ham (50F - Cold Holding); pico (52F - Cold Holding);
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Plastic bowl and top inside of the wang washing sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.exterior of the reach in freezers rusted
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked beans, cooked rice.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots stored in dish wash area.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door by restrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Dish wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dish wash area.
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Three door Pepsi cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pepsi cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink, kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food storage containers.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Casas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Casas on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Casas?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Casas.
How does Taqueria Casas compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Taqueria Casas most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Taqueria Casas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Casas have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Casas 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 Taqueria Casas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Casas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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