LA KASITA LLC

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near exit door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near exit door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter - 77F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on and around fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-14: Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Pork (65F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (65F - Cold Holding); raw pork (61F - Cold Holding); sausage (68F - Cold Holding) ; cooked plantains (67F - Cold Holding); half and half (65F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler on cook line. The operator states they were held in unit overnight and discarded the items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork (65F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (65F - Cold Holding); raw pork (61F - Cold Holding); sausage (68F - Cold Holding) ; cooked plantains (67F - Cold Holding); half and half (65F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler on cook line. The operator states they were held in unit overnight and discarded the items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near rear exit door.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near rear exit door. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef pastry (109F - Hot Holding) in display case at front counter. The operator advises that items are discarded after 4 hours. Emailed copy of time as a public health control application and educated how to fill out for display case items. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles in dining room shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile as damaged above 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside mop sink drain in not connected to drain pipe and dumps onto ground.

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pan of cooked beef in reach-in cooler in storage room with mold-like substance growing on it. Operator voluntarily disposed of beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and fish over cooked pork in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed raw shell eggs over hot sauce in reach-in cooler in storage room. Repeat 12-12-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in reach-in cooler in kitchen.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operater Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

Intermediate - 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by plastic containers lids. Employee removed lids. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, rice and sauce in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic con used as scoop in ice ma bin. Operator removed container and replaced with handled scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink at front counter exposed to splash. Operator move items from splash area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed miss faucets at mop sink.

Basic - Food storage container cracked used as scoop in ice bin. Operator removed container from use. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed knife block from use. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in direct contact with non food grade bags in reach in freezer unit across from front steam table.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over milk in reach in cooler across from stove. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water only at hand wash sink in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave as soiled.

Intermediate - 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. Provided print put to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sinks as having items stored around them.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tile in kitchen above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas in warmer at 121°F (hot holding). Operator began reheating food items. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple damaged ceiling tiles in establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed drink in ice machine. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout front food prep areas.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in dining room.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs touching salad in front reach in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from cook line.

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use across from cook line.