LA CASITA TROPICAL RESTAURANT
6301 JOHNSON ST · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer used in 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm. Operator corrected sanitizer to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, Chicken (47F – Heated Cooling), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in walk in cooler. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can and went back to preparing food, without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1), In walk in cooler , raw chicken stored over uncooked peeled , cut ripe plantains and cooked shrimp walk in cooler. 2). In walk in cooler, raw fish stored over bag of raisins. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, Chicken (47F – Heated Cooling), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food prepared yesterday and held in walk in cooler. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cold buffet unit at front counter, Macaroni Salad (65F – Cold Holding); Potato Salad (63F – Cold Holding); Beet and Potato Salad (71F – Cold Holding), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food held in walk in cooler and moved to cold unit and held for approximately 3 hours. Food was removed from unit and placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1). In warmer in kitchen, Cooked Green Bananas (100F – Hot Holding); Baked Chicken (121F); Yucca (100F – Hot Holding); Cooked Goat (109F – Hot Holding); White Rice (97F – Hot Holding). Per operator, foods prepared and held in unit for approximately 2.5 hours. Foods were placed on stove to reheat. 2). Under heat lamp, Cooked Chicharron ( Pork Belly) (117F – Hot Holding); per operator, food held for approximately 30 minutes. Food was placed on stove to reheat. 3). In steam table at front counter, Fried Chicken (103F – Hot Holding); Rice and Beans , Pork Ribs (112F – Hot Holding); per operator, foods prepared and held in unit for approximately 3 hours. Food was placed back on stove to reheat. Food was placed back to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tabletop can opener in kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large container stored in handwashing sink in kitchen . Employee removed container from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 7
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing door in bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles stored in containers of sauce at front reach in cooler. Operator removed bowls from containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-29-4Basic – Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Employee washing dishes without submerging in sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink and rinsing in running water. Educated operator on correct sanitizing and ware washing procedures. 3 compartment sink was set correctly up for dishes to be rewashed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled with blood from raw meat. Operator mopped blood from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of cooked beans stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:47 AM.
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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.