LA CASITA AZUL RESTAURANT INC
5108 15 ST E UNIT 96-98-100, BRADENTON 34203
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Fryer oil stored on floor.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of dried food debris. Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west end of building.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken over milk and uncovered peeled plantains in water Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed the raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over raw pork.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English . The handout is also posted on the reach in cooler. I showed all employee the handout.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in handwashing sink soiled utensils. Person in charge removed and cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler cooked chicken and cooked beans not date marked. Educated Person in charge on date marking food. Person in charge stated both were prepared on 2/23/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler peeled plantains in water not covered and stored below raw pork. Person in charge cover plantains and removed raw pork. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area, employee dropped cooking utensil on floor, picked up soiled utensil and placed it in dishwasher area. Employee washed gloves and grabbed a clean utensil. Stopped employee and educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee placed utensil in dishwasher area,removed gloves and washed hands. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout for glove use and hand washing. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw pork over milk and uncovered peeled plantains in water Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed the raw pork. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken over raw pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area , employee with gloves on grabbed open container of chemicals and cell phone and touched food plate food contact surface and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing and emailed and printed a copy of glove use and hand washing to pick up in Spanish and English. Employee placed plate in soiled dishwasher area,removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02A-04-4:Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed in front dining area Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters sign covered up by another sign. Person in charge moved sign for display. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Observed no clean up 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. Printed a copy of the handout in Spanish and English and educated Person in charge. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Fernanda. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Observed 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. Person in charge stated the copies were in her other car. Printed a copy in Spanish and English to Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees currently working read and sign . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Oh in triple sink no sanitizer setup. Person in charge stated they were out of sanitizer and went to other restaurant and got a container of bleach and setup triple sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above fryers,hood filters soiled with grease.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Chicken over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Chicken over Raw Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a Copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy of the handout. All employees read and signed the handout. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed person preparing food with watch on wrist . Educated Person in charge. Employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Reach in cooler next to beverage cooler.Chicken Soup (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/21/2023. Educated Person in charge and printed a handout for cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Chicken Soup. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing food and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing, glove use and printed the handout for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee touched garbage pail with gloves on and started food preparation and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing, glove use and printed the handout for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler next to beverage cooler.Chicken Soup (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/21/2023. Educated Person in charge and printed a handout for cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Chicken Soup. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee has been working for approximately 6 months and no food handlers training. Employee name Nelsy. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).