LA CASITA AZUL RESTAURANT INC

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw beef over cooked pork and cheese.Person in charge removed raw beef. educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and email a copy of the handout in Spanish and English.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed in reach in cooler raw oysters no shell stock tag.educated Person in charge on shell stock tags. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

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

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. observed in reach in cooler raw oysters no shell stock tag.educated Person in charge on shell stock tags. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. observed over kitchen area water stains on 2 ceiling tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. observed employee drinking a bottle of water in main kitchen area by sandwich makes station. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed fresh tortillas stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in reach in cooler raw chicken over raw seafood and raw beef. educated person in charge on safe, refrigerator storage and email a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in reach in cooler cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed in reach in cooler cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 3 days. Person in charge voluntarily discarded product. Warning

High Priority - Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee returned from restroom put on gloves and grabbed a single service to go container.Person in charge stopped employee and had him discard container,remove gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken and seafood over bread rolls and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed the raw chicken and seafood. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.observed in main kitchen area wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm. Person in charge diluted and retested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

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 person in charge a copy in Spanish and English. Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the DBPR. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- review/. Observed major changes made to dining area and no plan submitted. Warning

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 person in charge a copy in Spanish and English. Warning

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.observed in reach in cooler raw oysters no shell stock tag.educated Person in charge on shell stock tags. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning

Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the DBPR. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Observed major changes made to dining area and no plan submitted. Warning Priority: Intermediate

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed in reach in cooler beans and cooked rice not date marked. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 9/10/25 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. observed over kitchen area water stains on 5 ceiling tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. observed in main kitchen area employee cell phone on cutting board table. why you removed from table and washed and sanitized cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Observed: Bathroom facility in disrepair.observed in men’s bathroom 1 toilet out of order and 1 toilet no seat. Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed over kitchen area water stains on 5 ceiling tiles. Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning Priority: Basic

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the DBPR. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Observed major changes made to dining area and no plan submitted. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: No plans submitted. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area, employee dropped cooking utensil on floor, picked up soiled utensil and placed it in dishwasher area. Employee washed gloves and grabbed a clean utensil. Stopped employee and educated employee on glove use and handwashing. Employee placed utensil in dishwasher area,removed gloves and washed hands. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout for glove use and hand washing. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw pork over milk and uncovered peeled plantains in water Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Spanish and English. Person in charge removed the raw pork. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken over raw pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and printed and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area , employee with gloves on grabbed open container of chemicals and cell phone and touched food plate food contact surface and failed to change gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing and emailed and printed a copy of glove use and hand washing to pick up in Spanish and English. Employee placed plate in soiled dishwasher area,removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed in front dining area Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters sign covered up by another sign. Person in charge moved sign for display. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Observed no clean up 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. Printed a copy of the handout in Spanish and English and educated Person in charge. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Fernanda. Warning

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. Observed 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. Person in charge stated the copies were in her other car. Printed a copy in Spanish and English to Person in charge. Person in charge had all employees currently working read and sign . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Oh in triple sink no sanitizer setup. Person in charge stated they were out of sanitizer and went to other restaurant and got a container of bleach and setup triple sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in cooler peeled plantains in water not covered and stored below raw pork. Person in charge cover plantains and removed raw pork. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Reach in cooler next to beverage cooler.Chicken Soup (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/21/2023. Educated Person in charge and printed a handout for cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Chicken Soup. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and started preparing food and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing, glove use and printed the handout for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee touched garbage pail with gloves on and started food preparation and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing, glove use and printed the handout for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler next to beverage cooler.Chicken Soup (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/21/2023. Educated Person in charge and printed a handout for cooling procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Chicken Soup. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Employee has been working for approximately 6 months and no food handlers training. Employee name Nelsy. Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed person preparing food with watch on wrist . Educated Person in charge. Employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Operator working with plan review to get there plans approved. File number 345769 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-13: As of 10/13/22 still operating with out a license from the division of hotels and restaurants. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Operator working with plan review to get there plans approved. File number 345769 Time Extended

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning