LA CASITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
773 NE 5 ST · CRYSTAL RIVER · Citrus County · FL 34429
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cans of condensed milk in walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over raw beef on rack in walk in cooler
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine test kits are expired
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at the entrance of the kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drink cups on prep table in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans on dish rack and cups at front counter **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 31, 2026 5:08 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.