CASITA ANDINA
377 N SR 7 #103, Plantation FL 33317 · 914.325.2834
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed drain line in the triple sink with less than a 1 inch air gap. Operator cut the line to make a gap of at least one inch air
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat desserts in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the wiping cloth.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2024. Operator called and paid for the license at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back handwashing sink used to store utensils. Operator removed utensils, washed and sanitized handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at back handwash sink. Operator added paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals in the kitchen. As per operator chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 73F. Operator removed utensils from the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a back hand sink used by food employees. Operator added handwashing sign.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil used to line shelves near the walk in freezer. Operator removed tin foil.
Jun 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jordan R. employed more than 60 days with no proof of training.
Apr 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed clean utensils not sanitized after rinsing. Owner informed employee to set up sanitizer solution and sanitize utensils before use. Sanitizer sink set up.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in walk-in cooler. Owner removed chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in back kitchen, rice cooker; white rice (117F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 45 mins. Reheated to 174F.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chlorine test strip used to test chemical sanitizer.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in flip top cooler next to walk-in freezer, mussels (51-64F @ 3:30- Cooling since 12:00, second temperature 42F at 3:45). Item was being cooled in deep pan which was filled above the fill line. Item placed in walk-in freezer to rapid cool.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to cool hard boiled eggs
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jordan R. employed more than 60 days with no proof of training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork cooked 4/16/25 not date marked in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion white rice in flip top cooler in kitchen. Owner removed cup.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat soup in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in kitchen.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2024
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler-open tray of chicken over bags of steak. Employee placed chicken under beef
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Next to triple sink, two soiled cloths. Employee removed
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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A/C drain line draining into handwash sink at the cookline.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, in the quinoa there was a pint sized container used to dispense and was stored in the bucket. The item was removed.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cookline flip top cooler, raw chicken and raw beef were stored over ready to eat sauces. The meats were moved to be stored appropriately.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.