Casa Playa Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
Casa Playa Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Casa Playa Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
41
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook cut raw fish then reached into a container of ready to eat chips without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Prep area employee put on gloves and began cutting ready to eat tomatoes without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cookline grill drawers - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish area and expo hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Lunch menu - operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche items on lunch menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
37
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Corvina in the ceviche. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Cookline - right flip top - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Expo 2 door low boy - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham - expo low boy - per operator prepared 3 days ago. Milk - bar area - per operator opened 3 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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 handout to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Reviewed proper procedures. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in expo hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on lunch menu. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
35
Mar 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens and women's restrooms - water 77-78F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo - operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Playa Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Playa Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Playa Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Playa Restaurant.
How does Casa Playa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Casa Playa Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Casa Playa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Playa Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casa Playa Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Casa Playa Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Playa Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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