CASA LUPITA CAFÉ
13120 WESTLINKS TERR STE 10
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in bar.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 in bar storage room. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in pastry kitchen, containers flour, sprinkles and icing, box tortilla chips. Onions and oil in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - small white freezer in pastry room. Repeat Violation
- 02D-03-4:Basic - 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. Brownies and cookies on front counter without proper labeling. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink drain pipes broken and leaking.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) in bar. Repeat Violation
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in non food grade containers in pastry room, bar storage room and kitchen. 5 in total large containers. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - Observed: 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/ 2 servers and 2 cooks handling food, no certified food manager present. Manager arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/binin bar area.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar, pastry and bar storage room.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishwashing area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in pastry kitchen, containers flour, sprinkles and icing. In dishwashing area boxes avocados, peppers and onions on floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in behind the bar storage room.
- 02D-03-4:Basic - 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. Brownies on front counter without proper labeling.
- 51-11-4:Basic - One carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in bar.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink no cold water handle in server station.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) in bar.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Tortilla chips in non food grade containers in kitchen, bar storage room.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ 2 servers and 2 cooks handling food, no certified food managerA present.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Server Judy employed more than 60 days as a food handler, no proof of training.
- 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.A **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. In kitchen main reach-in cooler, cooked rice, cooked chicken and housemade sauces no date marking, per operator stored between 1-3 days.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers with debris on inside of handles through out kitchen.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed a wicker basket in ladies room and no covered waste receptacle.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints in place in food prep area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers, throughout kitchen.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Not hung up to dry properly.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar, service station, and behind bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink by cook line used to fill cup of water. Spoke with operator, operator discontinued using handwash sink for other purposes. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Handwash sinks with utensils, dishware. **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar, service station, and behind bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ No other food manager for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time extension given to allow operator time to train. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink by cook line used to fill cup of water. Spoke with operator, operator discontinued using handwash sink for other purposes. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time extension given to allow operator time to train. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
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. In bar area. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bar, service station, and behind bar area. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under bar equipment and in left corner service station. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wash dirty rag and put on gloves, no handwash. Spoke with operator, operator removed gloves and washed hands properly before returning to work. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two door large reach-in cooler:; tortilla with cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatillo sauce (45F - Cold Holding); white cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked seasoned rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales (51F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door large reach-in cooler:; tortilla with cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); cooked tomatillo sauce (45F - Cold Holding); white cheese sauce (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked seasoned rice (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken tamales (51F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/ No other food manager for establishment. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink by cook line used to fill cup of water. Spoke with operator, operator discontinued using handwash sink for other purposes. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink. Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).