LA CASITA RESTAURANT
3805 Southwest 8th Street
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk-in freezer two plastic buckets containing cooked food and three cooking oil containers at dry storage area.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop serving containers stored in 85°F water. Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at bar at rear storage area by employee bathroom.
- 41-15-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. At walk in freezer.
- 22-10-5:Basic - 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.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hand sink located at cook line in disrepair.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers at storage area soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/27/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line under stove.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for ice cream at coffee station.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable lids on floor by storage area.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
- 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. Forms provided to operator while conducting the inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - 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. 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. Forms provided at the time of the inspection.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
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 12/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed at storage room knives stored between wall and shelf. Employee removed knives. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board at cook line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not cooling properly.
- 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with meat on floor at walk in freezer.
- 14-49-4:Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Hood soiled.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at storage room a box with disposable portion cups stored on floor.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - 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.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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)
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 448-8224
Website: https://lacasitacubancuisine.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(1,622 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025