LA KASITA LLC
2620 FOWLER ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5: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**
- 12B-07-4: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**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining room. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed 2 live roaches in gasket on reach in cooler. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back door. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile as damaged above 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over hot press on line. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach in cooler on front line. Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining trays in hot holding cabinet on front counter. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with food in reach in freezer unit in kitchen. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple raw animal foods store above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler by back door. 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. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
6
Total
17
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.
- 14-01-5: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
- 24-27-4: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
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed miss faucets at mop sink.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container cracked used as scoop in ice bin. Operator removed container from use. Corrected On-Site
- 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed knife block from use. Corrected On-Site
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside mop sink drain in not connected to drain pipe and dumps onto ground.
- 01B-07-4: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
- 08A-05-6: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
- 08A-20-5: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.
- 11-07-5: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**
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
- 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4: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
- 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.
- 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 cooked beef, rice and sauce in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave as soiled.
- 14-31-5: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.
- 08A-05-6: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
- 27-16-4: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).