Casita Andina
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
70
Score
Casita Andina appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Raw animal foods not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Plantation facility scores 78, putting Casita Andina on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
03B-01-6
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**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
22-45-4
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**
02C-02-5
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**
16-33-4
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**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to cool hard boiled eggs **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-02-5
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat soup in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
27
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2024
50-17-3
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**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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**
21-09-4
64
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - A/C drain line draining into handwash sink at the cookline.
31A-10-4
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**
14-01-5
86
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
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**
08A-05-6
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**
53B-01-5
78
Dec 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casita Andina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casita Andina on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casita Andina?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casita Andina.
How does Casita Andina compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Casita Andina most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Casita Andina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casita Andina have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casita Andina 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 Casita Andina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casita Andina is inspected around three times per year on average.
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