LA CASITA PUPUSAS & LATIN FOOD
5137 S JOHN YOUNG PKWY, Orlando FL 32839
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. white rice (60F - Cold Holding) from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pickles cabbage (70F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours out. white rice (60F - Cold Holding) in the cooler from yesterday.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled sanitizer bucket.
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using chlorine have Quaternary strips.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Both commercial and made on premises desserts.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in the bin of salt.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Yellow bucket with white substance.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 112F staff changed the water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Milk jug in the hand sink located on front counter. Manager removed the jug.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Staff addedname.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. 1st unisex restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for rice.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Large wooden spatula.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in steamwell inside plastic grocery bags. Advised to keep in food grade bags
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator has time frames listed on white board but does not indicate what times belong to what food items. No food items are listed with the times.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Advised operator that all servers, prep personnel, cooks and dishwashers need food handlers training
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice. Operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Drink on chest freezer. Operator immediately removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of cabbage on floor in kitchen
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On floor. Operator immediately contacted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Seasoning containers on shelf at ware washing area
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut cake in display case.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Wendy Alvarenga 08-19-19
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink front counter dump sink for coffee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters. grease build up.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice in bravo grocery bag.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer on front line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On sink in kitchen and on rack in back hallway.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood light grease build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
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.