LAS CASITAS
Las Casitas
Florida, 34951
Saint Lucie County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of the house by the dishwasher area . - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable All the cutting board at the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Under the cutting board at the kitchen . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. At the dishwasher area . - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of the house by the dishwasher area .
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable All the cutting board at the kitchen.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board Under the cutting board at the kitchen . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. At the dishwasher area .
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom table at the kitchen the one under the microwave.
- 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. 0 ppm . Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinated pork shops preped 1-12-25. Operator stated that they prepped it on Tuesday 1-21 but they just wrote the wrong date .
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the cooked rice . Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water stored bottom of make table with the customer food . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored on top of juice at bottom of make table . Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink .
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee milk stored at the cooler at bar area not identified or segregated. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and keys at the bar area top of the beers cooler . Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of water stored at the floor at the bar area. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee yogurt drink at the reach-in cooler bottom of make table. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flies by the mop sink not touching any food -per supervisor next announcement visit .
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored in top of bottle of beers at the walk-in cooler . 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. Milk and heavy cream open yesterday morning no label. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks over prep table . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially packaged ROP salmon. Thawed overnight in reach in cooler per operator. Not removed from packaging according to manufacturer instructions. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Chlorine 00ppm. Operator replaced container. Retested 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially packaged ROP salmon improperly thawed. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mojitos mix with fresh garlic prepped on site at room temperature 2hours per operator.. Advised operator to cold hood at 41F or below or shot hold at 135F or above. Operator put in cooler. For immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 48-04-4:- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks over prep table . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercially packaged ROP salmon. Thawed overnight in reach in cooler per operator. Not removed from packaging according to manufacturer instructions. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site 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. Chlorine 00ppm. Operator replaced container. Retested 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially packaged ROP salmon improperly thawed. Operator immediately discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mojitos mix with fresh garlic prepped on site at room temperature 2hours per operator.. Advised operator to cold hood at 41F or below or shot hold at 135F or above. Operator put in cooler. For immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at bar Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Warning
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided the form. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 forms. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).