LA CASITA AZUL RESTAURANT INC
5108 15 ST E UNIT 96-98-100 · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-20-5High 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 seafood and raw beef. educated person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and email a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler cheese (49F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed in reach in cooler cheese (49F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product. **Warning**
12A-11-4High Priority – Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee returned from restroom put on gloves and grabbed a single service to go container.Person in charge stopped employee and had him discard container,remove gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken and seafood over bread rolls and cheese. 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 and seafood. 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** Priority: High Priority
41-15-5High Priority – Observed: 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 in main kitchen area wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm. Person in charge diluted and retested at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. email person in charge a copy in Spanish and English. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
51-12-5Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the DBPR. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- review/. Observed major changes made to dining area and no plan submitted. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. email person in charge a copy in Spanish and English. **Warning**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.observed in reach in cooler raw oysters no shell stock tag.educated Person in charge on shell stock tags. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-12-5Intermediate – Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the DBPR. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Observed major changes made to dining area and no plan submitted. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5Intermediate – Observed: 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 beans and cooked rice not date marked. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 9/10/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 5
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. observed over kitchen area water stains on 5 ceiling tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. observed in main kitchen area employee cell phone on cutting board table. why you removed from table and washed and sanitized cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-05-4Basic – Observed: Bathroom facility in disrepair.observed in menâs bathroom 1 toilet out of order and 1 toilet no seat. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed over kitchen area water stains on 5 ceiling tiles. **Warning** Priority: Basic
35B-03-4Basic – Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:33 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.