DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CASITA ANDINA

Based on 7 health inspections, CASITA ANDINA in PLANTATION has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

377 N SR 7 #103

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10951786

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 73F. Operator removed utensils from the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a back hand sink used by food employees. Operator added handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil used to line shelves near the walk in freezer. Operator removed tin foil. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2024. Operator called and paid for the license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back handwashing sink used to store utensils. Operator removed utensils, washed and sanitized handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at back handwash sink. Operator added paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals in the kitchen. As per operator chemical is degreaser . Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10821956

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: At time of callback inspection still observed Admin Complaint
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Jordan R. employed more than 60 days with no proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: At time of callback inspection still observed Jordan R. employed more than 60 days with no proof of training Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764530

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion white rice in flip top cooler in kitchen. Owner removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat soup in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in kitchen. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed clean utensils not sanitized after rinsing. Owner informed employee to set up sanitizer solution and sanitize utensils before use. Sanitizer sink set up. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 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 chicken stored on top of raw beef in walk-in cooler. Owner removed chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in back kitchen, rice cooker; white rice (117F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 45 mins. Reheated to 174F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chlorine test strip used to test chemical sanitizer. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in flip top cooler next to walk-in freezer, mussels (51-64F @ 3:30- Cooling since 12:00, second temperature 42F at 3:45). Item was being cooled in deep pan which was filled above the fill line. Item placed in walk-in freezer to rapid cool. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to cool hard boiled eggs Warning
  • 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. Observed Jordan R. employed more than 60 days with no proof of training. 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 pork cooked 4/16/25 not date marked in walk-in cooler. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781621

  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Next to triple sink, two soiled cloths. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2024
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler-open tray of chicken over bags of steak. Employee placed chicken under beef Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615248

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, in the quinoa there was a pint sized container used to dispense and was stored in the bucket. The item was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - A/C drain line draining into handwash sink at the cookline.

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8614662

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380717

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cookline flip top cooler, raw chicken and raw beef were stored over ready to eat sauces. The meats were moved to be stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 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