LA CASITA RESTAURANT
3805 SW 8 ST · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33134
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands after changing tasks. New gloves but no hand washing.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (50F – Cold Holding); Poultry (50F – Cold Holding); liver (50F – Cold Holding); Fish (55F – Cold Holding); Beef (55F – Cold Holding); squid (50F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (50F – Cold Holding); Poultry (50F – Cold Holding); liver (50F – Cold Holding); Fish (55F – Cold Holding); Beef (55F – Cold Holding); squid (50F – Cold Holding)
Intermediate 3
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled.
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed at storage room knives stored between wall and shelf. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board at cook line.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not cooling properly.
36-63-4Basic – Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Box with meat on floor at walk in freezer.
14-49-4Basic – Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Hood soiled.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at storage room a box with disposable portion cups stored on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.