LA CASITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT
20 N ORANGE AVE, Green Cove Springs FL 32043 · 904.529.9985
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches, one with attached egg sac at/on/inside electrical pole and electrical plugs between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025000107 | Sep 12, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open raw shrimp stored over corn in stand up reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in men's restroom. Employee identified contents as Fabuloso cleaner and labeled spray bottle.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and women's restroom doors are not self-closing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in stand up reach-in freezer in kitchen and second chest freezer in back storage.
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Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution in kitchen tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Employee remade solution and retested at 200ppm.
Jul 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect by handwash sink at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef on the stove with no heat applied at 113F. Employee states beef has been left out for approximately 25 minutes and heated ground beef to 207F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded faucet with attached hose outside front exit.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at 200ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding behind cooking equipment, under triple sink and under dishmachine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in far right stand up reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Two grocery bags with raw chicken in direct contact with the bags in freezer on grocery side storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes in flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook moved eggs to bottom shelf. Also, In reach in cooler across from prep table in kitchen, raw chorizo and shell eggs stored over cheese, avocados and sour cream. Also, two bags of opened raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in reach in freezer in grocery storage area. Employee moved chicken to proper storage..
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sautéed onions at 118F in pan on table next to stove with no heat applied. Cook states prepared approximately 15 minutes prior. Cook heated onions to 184F and held in pan o flat grill to maintain temperature.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replenished paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer across from kitchen prep table, right side door of stand up reach in cooler across from dish machine and on right door of reach in cooler in back grocery storage area.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing along wall under dishmachine.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken/missing. Both the women's and men's restrooms at side dining room are missing a self closing device and doors do not self close.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher missing from wall at signage indicating a fire extinguisher should be there at left back exit door in kitchen. Also, fire extinguisher at swing kitchen door on the floor is in the recharge zone.
Sep 14, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect on toilet paper in women's restroom.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches, one with attached egg sac at/on/inside electrical pole and electrical plugs between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed on electrical plug outlets on pole between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches observed; 1 dead roach in air handler closet by register 1 dead roach in sticky trap under reach in cooler by back kitchen exit 4 dead roaches in sticky trap under small reach in cooler across from kitchen prep area 5 dead roaches in sticky trap under two door reach in cooler across from kitchen prep 2 dead roaches on floor between small reach in cooler and reach in cooler labeled "Erick"
Sep 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect on toilet paper in women's restroom.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches, one with attached egg sac at/on/inside electrical pole and electrical plugs between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed on electrical plug outlets on pole between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches observed; 1 dead roach in air handler closet by register 1 dead roach in sticky trap under reach in cooler by back kitchen exit 4 dead roaches in sticky trap under small reach in cooler across from kitchen prep area 5 dead roaches in sticky trap under two door reach in cooler across from kitchen prep 2 dead roaches on floor between small reach in cooler and reach in cooler labeled "Erick"
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef at 73F and chorizo at 94F on stove top with no heat applied. Cook states both were taken out of the refrigerator approximately 40 minutes prior to prepare an order. Cook placed both in reach in cooler. Temperature taken approximately 15 minutes later with beef at 67F and chorizo at 68F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on steam table at 122F. Chicken was double panned. Cook removed extra pan and temperature approximately 15 minutes later was 162F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for quaternary ammonium used in three compartment sink and some sanitizer buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee replaced towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and surrounding tiles at front prep area are soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle for ladies restroom on restaurant side.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water observed between clean stacked stainless steel inserts on rack beside dish room. Manager spoke with employee to properly air dry.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding along wall behind dishmachine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in container with water on prep table by dish room. Running water placed over thawing chicken.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front service station tested at 0ppm chlorine. Manager remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple grocery bags using as storage for opened food in reach in freezer at back of kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler, raw chicken stored above raw pork. Employee rearranged products to proper storage.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed powder along wall in service station. Inspector inquired about the substance, operator stated it was tracking powder.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution near kitchen prep table tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 and DBPR Form HR 5030-204 to operator.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and DBPR Form HR 5030-203 to operator.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training for Elizabeth B. expired 1-11-2022. No training proof for Rafael L. hired over 60 days.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as a scoop in garlic powder. Operator removed soufflé cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer by back exit in kitchen has ice build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at hand wash sink by stove in kitchen, men's restroom on the restaurant side and men's restroom on grocery side. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and DBPR Form HR 5030-211 to operator.
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented-along seam and near top-can of jalapeños on dry storage shelf.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple grocery bags in multiple areas being used for food storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw portioned bagged beef stored above ready-to-eat soup and cheese sauce in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Raw pork and portioned bagged beef stored above portioned bagged vegetables in reach in freezer in kitchen. Shell eggs stored on top of fresh vegetables in back room reach in cooler. All products moved to proper storage during inspection.
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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of jalapeños on shelf in dry storage not segregated. Operator segregated can.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on stand up reach in cooler, stand up reach in freezer and reach in cooler at back of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of cooking lard stored on the floor in back storage room. Employee moved all off the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Container of salt on kitchen storage shelf has bowl in product. Employee removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee provided new thermometer for unit.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine.
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.