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LA CASITA RESTAURANTE

939 N NEW WARRINGTON RD, Pensacola FL 32506

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2706603
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon inspection observed pan containing shrimp and fish inside hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by main cook line in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Upon inspection observed ice scoop handle touching ice at front of the house ice machine.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Upon inspection observed knif knife stored between cooking equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed gas tank no secured in kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed beef bucket stored in walk-in Floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed multiple reach in freezers with ice buildup inside walk kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Upon inspection observed walk-in floors in bad condition not cleanable.
Basic/36-10-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed gas tanks not secured in kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed food inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer stored on floor. -
Basic/08B-38-4
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed empanadas inside reach in freezer not protected.
Basic/08B-12-5
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit Oct 29, 2024 · Time extension 60 days. Time Extended
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed raw chicken over cooked RTE food in walk-in and reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed walk-in cooler vents soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed multiple food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Chef will correct food storage after busy hours.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrective Action Taken
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed degreaser bottle stored on top of prep table by 3 compartment sink. Operator proceeded to remove chemical bottle at time of inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed bucket of water inside hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed 3 gas tanks not secured outside in the back of the restaurant.
Basic/51-11-4

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.