DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LA CASITA

15185 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, Florida, 33908
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840288

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bean bin.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces and meats not covered in walk in cooler. Educated operator on covering food after cooling. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator changed, primed sanitizer, and called technician. Repeat violation from 11/17/23 and 07/25/24 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Salsa 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice and water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840151

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724271

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed metal pots of sauces and beans stored in floor in back food prep area. Observed bag of onions, box of limes, and box of corn stored on floor in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed metal pots of sauces stored in front of hand wash sink in back food prep area exposed to splash from hand wash sink. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of tongs. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop not stored above rice. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauces and meats not covered in walk in cooler. Educated operator on covering food after cooling. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil container at cook line. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator changed, primed sanitizer, and called technician. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar blocked by tray of soiled glasses. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pot stored in hand wash sink in back food prep area. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on having hand wash only. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. Warning
  • 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 precooked sauces and precooked meats not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwasher area. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444386

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sinks in kitchen and at bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign at hand wash sinks Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverage on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored precooked meats and sauces not covered in walk in cooler.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored in hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Educated operator on importance of having test strips. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bags of cooked/prepped corn not date marked.
  • 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 precooked sauces and precooked meats not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8444187

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345683

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust/ mold-like substance. Men's restroom. Cook line/kitchen. Educated operator on keeping vents clean. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelving above food served to public in reach in cooler near office area. Educated operator on proper storage of employee food. Operator placed food on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back food prep area, hand wash sink at cook line, and hand wash sink at bar. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash signs at hand wash sinks. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near men's restroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt/cornstarch container. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator primed sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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/. Observed National Registry of Food Safety Professionals manager certifications for Rolando Zavala and Citlali TINOCO expired on 03/19/23. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 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 precooked sauces and meats not date marked in walk in cooler. 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