LA CASITA AZUL RESTAURANT INC

Name: LA CASITA AZUL RESTAURANT INC
Address: 5108 15 ST E UNIT 96-98-100, BRADENTON, FL, 34203, US
Rating: 47.7

5108 15 ST E UNIT 96-98-100, BRADENTON, FL 34203

License #5106006

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47.7 Grade F / 100

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LA CASITA AZUL RESTAURANT INC in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 5 critical, 9 major, 8 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 2, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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[36-32-5] 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.
[12B-02-4] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.observed fresh tortillas stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[53A-07-6] 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 Issued
[02C-02-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[32-05-4] Observed: Bathroom facility in disrepair.observed in men’s bathroom 1 toilet out of order and 1 toilet no seat.
[36-32-5] Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed over kitchen area water stains on 5 ceiling tiles.
[40-06-5] 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.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[35B-03-4] Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[16-37-1] Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[01C-01-4] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[51-12-5] 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.
[12A-11-4] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[41-15-5] 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.

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