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LA CASITA

15185 MCGREGOR BLVD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33908

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3435245
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724271
DBPR license4604803

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator changed, primed sanitizer, and called technician. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar blocked by tray of soiled glasses. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pot stored in hand wash sink in back food prep area. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on having hand wash only. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate02C-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 precooked sauces and precooked meats not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwasher area. **Warning**

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Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed metal pots of sauces and beans stored in floor in back food prep area. Observed bag of onions, box of limes, and box of corn stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed metal pots of sauces stored in front of hand wash sink in back food prep area exposed to splash from hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop not stored above rice. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sauces and meats not covered in walk in cooler. Educated operator on covering food after cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil container at cook line. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.