LA CASITA RESTAURANT
3805 SW 8 ST, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 305-772-4883
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015033885 | Jul 16, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cook line soiled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled at gas station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup with coffee and milk in open container.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ppm. Staff provided new solution new solution, retested at 100ppm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed steel wood at handwashing sink by coffee station entrance, staff supplied a new roll.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk-in freezer two plastic buckets containing cooked food and three cooking oil containers at dry storage area.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop serving containers stored in 85°F water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at bar at rear storage area by employee bathroom.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers at storage area soiled.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At walk in freezer.
Food container/utensil in-use with cold held or hot held time/temperature control for safety food for serving customers at salad bar/buffet/cafeteria line not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Utensils at kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hand sink located at cook line in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 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. Forms provided to operator while conducting the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located by coffee and dessert station. Owner sent for a new roll.
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. Forms provided at the time of the inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line under stove.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for ice cream at coffee station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable lids on floor by storage area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Dec 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands after changing tasks. New gloves but no hand washing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (50F - Cold Holding); liver (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding); squid (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (50F - Cold Holding); liver (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding); squid (50F - Cold Holding)
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed at storage room knives stored between wall and shelf. Employee removed knives.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not cooling properly.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Food stored on floor. Box with meat on floor at walk in freezer.
Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Hood soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at storage room a box with disposable portion cups stored on floor.
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.