Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA KASITA LLC

2620 FOWLER ST · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3411515
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8572767
DBPR license4606449

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority28-14-5

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside mop sink drain in not connected to drain pipe and dumps onto ground.

#8High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pan of cooked beef in reach-in cooler in storage room with mold-like substance growing on it. Operator voluntarily disposed of beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and fish over cooked pork in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed raw shell eggs over hot sauce in reach-in cooler in storage room. Repeat 12-12-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in reach-in cooler in kitchen.

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operater Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12Intermediate11-05-4

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by plastic containers lids. Employee removed lids. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16Intermediate27-11-4

Intermediate – No running water at mop sink.

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, rice and sauce in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic con used as scoop in ice ma bin. Operator removed container and replaced with handled scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink at front counter exposed to splash. Operator move items from splash area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed miss faucets at mop sink.

#5Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container cracked used as scoop in ice bin. Operator removed container from use. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-55-4

Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed knife block from use. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.