Tu Casa Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Tu Casa Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag used to store bread in walk-in cooler and on cooks line. Operator transferred to food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw fish over prepped vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At ware-washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dining room near front counter damaged from leaking A/C.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers and warmers on cooks line and at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Curtains of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Two lights under hood.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at ware-washing area and bakery area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bulk container on cooks line no label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at ware-washing area and bakery area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sides of stoves and deep fryer soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of microwave on cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Torn gaskets on reach-in coolers and warmers on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Cracked floor tiles in walk-in cooler near ware-washing area. -On cooks line under deep fryer. -At exit door.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Curtains of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons at front counter not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On reach in cooler on cooks line next to handwashing sink. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing in bucket in bucket of water bakery area. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors soiled with food debris in walk-in cooler at ware-washing area. -Entrance of walk in freezer. - Floors in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-10-4
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded fish stored over cut peppers and onions at reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can openers at cooks line and prep area
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front line engaged in food prep at buffet line without hat or hair net
13-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in freezer and walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven handle at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with bread crumbs at dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in clear container at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 18 eggs in metal container at cooks line,were swimming in a broken egg's yolk
01B-14-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at frontline plating food without hair nets or hats
13-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in hallway with restrooms
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottle sodas stored on floor at storage room
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged ice stored directly on floor of walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Limes at frontline not covered
08B-12-5
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Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan, tres leches and bread pudding in front display without date marking. Operator labeled the display cooler with the date for the desserts.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Evelyn Rodriguez 10/26/2018
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in freezer/cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor had ice and soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
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Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over case of tomatoes in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw fish over cut onions and sauces - raw shells eggs over butter, heavy cream. In reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink prep sink
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under shelves and equipment in kitchen - walk-in cooler and freezer floor
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25 ppm chlorine
21-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Soda room.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - hot holding gasket **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - next to walk-in cooler hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - reach in cooler gaskets - hot holding unit gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back doors **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to 3 bay sinks area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - pipe of hand wash sink prep area front of walk-in cooler - 3 bay sink prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -walk in freezer step **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tu Casa Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tu Casa Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tu Casa Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tu Casa Restaurant.
How does Tu Casa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Tu Casa Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Tu Casa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tu Casa Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tu Casa Restaurant 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 Tu Casa Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tu Casa Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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