La Casita Azul Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, La Casita Azul Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 10 violations.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting La Casita Azul Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
01B-13-4
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**
08A-05-6
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**
53A-01-7
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**
53A-07-6
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
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**
01C-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
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**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed fresh tortillas stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
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**
36-32-5
41
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 19 violations
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
41-15-5
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
08A-05-6
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**
01B-02-5
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**
08A-20-5
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
12A-11-4
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**
03A-02-5
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. email person in charge a copy in Spanish and English. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
51-12-5
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**
11-26-1
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**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
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
51-12-5
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
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.observed over kitchen area water stains on 5 ceiling tiles. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** Priority: Basic
35B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Bathroom facility in disrepair.observed in men’s bathroom 1 toilet out of order and 1 toilet no seat. **Warning** Priority: Basic
32-05-4
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**
36-32-5
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**
40-06-5
14
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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**
51-12-5
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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**
12A-07-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
08A-20-5
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**
12A-09-4
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**
02A-04-4
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**
11-27-4
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
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**
22-38-5
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**
08B-12-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
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**
23-03-4
29
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw Chicken over Cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 in main kitchen area raw Chicken over Raw Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a Copy of the handout in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy of the handout. All employees read and signed the handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area above fryers,hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casita Azul Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casita Azul Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casita Azul Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Casita Azul Restaurant.
How does La Casita Azul Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
La Casita Azul Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has La Casita Azul Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Casita Azul Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Casita Azul Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Casita Azul Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casita Azul Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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