LA CASITA PUPUSAS & LATIN FOOD Inspection – March 5, 2026

High Priority 3

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High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. white rice (60F – Cold Holding) from yesterday .

Stop Sale

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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pickles cabbage (70F – Cold Holding), less than 4 hours out. white rice (60F – Cold Holding) in the cooler from yesterday.

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High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 3

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Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled sanitizer bucket.

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Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using chlorine have Quaternary strips.

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Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Both commercial and made on premises desserts.

Basic 5

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Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

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Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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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 in the bin of salt.

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Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow bucket with white substance.

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