LA CASSEROLA
6941 SW 196 AVE #9, Pembroke Pines FL 33332 · 954.470.5021
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen at dish machineobserved approximately 30 live flying insects flying inside trash can around mop sink. Operator removed trash can, cleaned and sanitized area. Main kitchen- observed approximately 20 live flying insects inside plastic bin landing on onions. Priority: High Priority
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023047539 | Aug 14, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw meat stored over a container of bread not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on speed rack in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer chest raw chicken stored in same container with raw shrimp. Not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next cook line used for dumping, evident by rice particles in sink. Employee cleaned
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen tomato sauce prepared not date marked. Employee date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in the container of high gluten flour.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee preparing food without hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve quart containers and box of container lids in contact with floor in storage room.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket.
Oct 23, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); sorted arepas (51F - Cold Holding); honey ham (57F - Cold Holding); smoked ham (54F - Cold Holding); long chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); short chorizo (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, item stored in walk in cooler over night, appropriate 12 hours. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen - multiple items prepared on site without date mark.
Oct 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of 2 different medicines stored on rack with clean equipment. Operator removed items.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed multiple employees washing hands improperly- employees failed to rub hands together for less than 10 seconds. Employees washed hands properly.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratched nose then proceeded to manipulate clean baking paper. Employee discarded item and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at chest freezer in kitchen - raw beef (not commercially packaged) stored over raw salmon (not commercially packaged) employee stored items correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler in cookline - Fried plantains 10/11/25; Cream cheese 9/7/2025. See stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler in cookline - Fried plantains 10/11/25; Cream cheese 9/7/2025. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); sorted arepas (51F - Cold Holding); honey ham (57F - Cold Holding); smoked ham (54F - Cold Holding); long chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); short chorizo (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, item stored in walk in cooler over night, appropriate 12 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); sorted arepas (51F - Cold Holding); honey ham (57F - Cold Holding); smoked ham (54F - Cold Holding); long chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); short chorizo (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, item stored in walk in cooler over night, appropriate 12 hours. See stop sale.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing their hands at triple sink.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed between triple sink and mop sink - handwashing sink removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next cook line used for dumping, evident by food broth in sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen - multiple items prepared on site without date mark.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen - door gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and car keys stored on rack with clean equipment. Employee removed items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food manipulation while wearing bracelet on left wrist. Employee removed item.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on oven handle. Employee stored correctly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line -no cold water at all due to broken handle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed the n kitchen - container of brown sugar not identified by common name.
Apr 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer next to mop sink - Raw beef (not commercially packaged) over bags of fries. Employee stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - chicken cutlets (47F - Cold Holding) item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee discarded at will.
Food stored on floor. Observed at dry goods room - boxes of oil stored directly on floor.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at large white chest freezer - raw pork (not commercially packaged) stored over cooked rice (not commercially packaged) operator stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - chicken soup marked more than 7 days. Soup marked 11-7-24. Operator discarded at will. See stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - chicken soup marked more than 7 days. Soup marked 11-7-24. Operator discarded at will.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pot of rice on prepping table in kitchen - cooked rice (54F - Hot Holding) operator discarded at will.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees on duty without a manger present.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler in grab and go area - protein tamales without date mark. As per operator items cooked 48 hours prior to inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed at dry good room - box of oil stored directly on the floor. Operator stored correctly.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at Observed at reach in cooler in grab and go area - protein tamales without name and address of establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at restrooms - no handwashing sign.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink - mop stored in bucket. Operator stored correctly.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -Several food containers and packages of TCS foods inside walk in freezer in customer self display area. -desserts inside reach in cooler, cheese pudding and caramel pudding
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 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. Poster emailed
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Establishment sells and package water with sugar cane and lemon.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment used reduced oxygen packages on several temperature control food, ex, cooked empanadas, tequenos, arepas, cooked breaded chicken, cooked breaded beef.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cooking pots, drainers and baking sheets stored in rusty shelves in cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Baking sheets stacked wet, on baking cart, Employee removed to allow air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine out of service
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -Several food containers and packages of TCS foods inside walk in freezer in customer self display area. -desserts inside reach in cooler, cheese pudding and caramel pudding
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Cook line -dishwasher area -coffee station
Aug 14, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen at dish machineobserved approximately 30 live flying insects flying inside trash can around mop sink. Operator removed trash can, cleaned and sanitized area. Main kitchen- observed approximately 20 live flying insects inside plastic bin landing on onions. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table across from dish machine- observed employee cellphone and personal cups on prep table at kitchen aid mixer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed case of corn oil being stored on the floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler-observed wiping cloth on pasta maker. Priority: Basic
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.