Taqueria Mi Casita
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Taqueria Mi Casita has 11 inspections in the public record. On Aug 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Taqueria Mi Casita's latest score of 61 falls below the Wimauma average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales 125 F in cooler, employee began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked beef in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice milk drink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.container of tortillas, tamales, and rice milk drink on floor.
08B-38-4
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 01/23/2024 Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate 01/25/2024 Observed: No clean up instructions on truck **time extend** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 01/23/2024 Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** Priority: Basic 01/25/2024 Observed: Not posted **time extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 01/23/2024 Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate 01/25/2024 Observed: No clean up instructions on truck **time extend**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 01/23/2024 Observed: 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. Employees working on truck within 60 days of hire and do not have food handler training yet **Warning** Priority: Intermediate 01/25/2024 Observed: No reporting agreements on truck **Time extend**
11-26-1
Basic - 01/23/2024 Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** Priority: Basic 01/25/2024 Observed: Not posted **time extended**
51-13-4
78
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches on floor by reach in freezer **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Employees working on truck within 60 days of hire and do not have food handler training yet **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put paper towels at sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls and ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food and grease is exposed. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. exterior of cooking equipment soiled Racks soiled with dripping grease Soiled gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on make line. Torn reach in cooler and freezer gaskets **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ric gasket
14-11-5
78
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
29-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in upright reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris behind and under kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Mi Casita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Mi Casita on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Mi Casita?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Mi Casita.
How does Taqueria Mi Casita compare to other restaurants in Wimauma?
Taqueria Mi Casita most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Wimauma average of 81.
Has Taqueria Mi Casita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Mi Casita have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Mi Casita 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 Mi Casita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Mi Casita is inspected around four times per year on average.
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