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LA CASITA AZUL RESTAURANT INC

5108 15 ST E UNIT 96-98-100 · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3564339
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10701596
DBPR license5106006

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken over milk and uncovered peeled plantains in water Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed the raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over raw pork.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English . The handout is also posted on the reach in cooler. I showed all employee the handout.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink soiled utensils. Person in charge removed and cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked chicken and cooked beans not date marked. Educated Person in charge on date marking food. Person in charge stated both were prepared on 2/23/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Fryer oil stored on floor.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of dried food debris. Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.