Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA CASITA RESTAURANT

3805 SW 8 ST · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3573267
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10734803
DBPR license2319070

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ppm. Staff provided new solution new solution, retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed steel wood at handwashing sink by coffee station entrance, staff supplied a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table cook line.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk-in freezer two plastic buckets containing cooked food and three cooking oil containers at dry storage area.

#3Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop serving containers stored in 85°F water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at bar at rear storage area by employee bathroom.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.