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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. Observed in Reach in cooler next to beverage cooler.Chicken Soup (49F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/21/2023. Educated Person in charge and printed a handout for cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Chicken Soup. **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing food and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing, glove use and printed the handout for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee touched garbage pail with gloves on and started food preparation and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing, glove use and printed the handout for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **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 next to beverage cooler.Chicken Soup (49F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/21/2023. Educated Person in charge and printed a handout for cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Chicken Soup. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee has been working for approximately 6 months and no food handlers training. Employee name Nelsy. **Warning**
Basic 1
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed person preparing food with watch on wrist . Educated Person in charge. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:51 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.