Casa Borinquen
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
67
Score
Casa Borinquen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, which has been cited three times.
Casa Borinquen's latest score of 67 falls below the Hollywood average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cap in bulk salt container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioner vent in side store room have dust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil and cases of plastic water bottles on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water between grill and stovetop.
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of salt on dry goods shelf not covered. Employee covered with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt on dry goods shelf not labeled. Manager added label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of salt. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with water damage visible in side storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch and bracelet while preparing food items. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tray of unwrapped plastic spoons at front counter not presented with all handles facing same direction.
25-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Single shelving unit in walk in cooler showing rust pitting. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of salt on top of fliptop unit in kitchen not marked. Manager labeled. 2) Bulk container of salt on back prep table not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on cutting board at cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In water heater room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of Frigidaire freezer with exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers with cooked chicken dated 4/29/2024 in walk-in cooler. Cooked chicken exceeded 7 days after cooking. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed precooked pork cold held at 45F. Per operator, pork placed in unit from overnight. Item did not removed from refrigerator since. Observed cooked pork dated 05/05/2024 cold held at 45F-46F in walk in cooler. Item did not removed from unit since. Observed cooked cooked conch (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (45F - Cold Holding). Both items cooked on 05/05/2024. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked pork cold held at 45F. Per operator, pork placed in unit from overnight. Item did not removed from refrigerator since. See stop sale. -Observed cooked pork dated 05/05/2024 cold held at 45F-46F in walk in cooler. Item did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. Observed raw chicken cold held in walk in cooler at 44F. Observed cooked cooked conch (46F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (45F - Cold Holding). Both items cooked on 05/05/2024. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on cutting board at cookline. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in wait station used to stored utensils. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water throughout establishment. **Warning**
27-06-4
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 1 new employee without training or proof of responsibility. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed accumulation of dead flying insects in light shield at utensils storage room. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In water heater room. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container at prep station. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stocked piled before properly air dried **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in storage room. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor at front line area. -Observed containers with plantains stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In rear prep station. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of Frigidaire freezer with exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Obsessed unwashed cases with produces stored over various containers with cooked foods. **Warning**
08B-17-4
23
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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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. Emailed procedures
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made 02/16 not date marked inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at 75F in kitchen. Observed hot water valve broken. Operator turned on hot water with pliers. Water temperature at 100F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - 1.Light shield soiled ,damaged/in disrepair in dry storage area. 2. Light shield chipped/ broken from standing light in prep room.
38-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in prep room.
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing behind hand wash sink in prep room.
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area and dry storage area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair next to exit door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 80F in cook line. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve under hand sink in kitchen broken or in disrepair.
29-08-4
47
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 3 doors RIF- Raw shrimps bags on top of tamales. Employee placed raw shrimps under tamales **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 00ppm), Employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line, manager provided hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Two broken tiles -back entrance door - under RIF
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom frame , next to two doors oven
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sautéed station, prep table, Employee removed and placed on sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Borinquen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Borinquen on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Borinquen?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa Borinquen.
How does Casa Borinquen compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Casa Borinquen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Casa Borinquen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Borinquen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Borinquen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casa Borinquen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Borinquen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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