La Casita Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited La Casita Mexican Restaurant 12 times, with records going back to 2022. La Casita Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Green Cove Springs average 83, so La Casita Mexican Restaurant trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
50
Sep 14, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed on electrical plug outlets on pole between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: No roach droppings observed in establishment. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches, one with attached egg sac at/on/inside electrical pole and electrical plugs between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: 1 live roach inside pole by steam table in kitchen. 2 live roaches inside plastic wrap box on prep table in middle of kitchen. Employees killed and cleaned up all live roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect on toilet paper in women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: 3 live flying insects inside bin of dry rice in large dry storage area. 1 live flying insect around rack in back of large dry storage area. 1 live flying insect in grocery store area by bathrooms. Employees cleaned up all flying insects and discarded dry rice during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches observed; 1 dead roach in air handler closet by register 1 dead roach in sticky trap under reach in cooler by back kitchen exit 4 dead roaches in sticky trap under small reach in cooler across from kitchen prep area 5 dead roaches in sticky trap under two door reach in cooler across from kitchen prep 2 dead roaches on floor between small reach in cooler and reach in cooler labeled "Erick" **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: 1 dead roach behind stove and flat top grill on cook line. 1 dead roach under hand wash station in server area in main dining area. Also 1 roach egg sack behind standing reach in coolers in kitchen by main to dining area. Employees clean up all dead roaches and egg sack during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
61
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect on toilet paper in women's restroom. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement observed on electrical plug outlets on pole between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches, one with attached egg sac at/on/inside electrical pole and electrical plugs between steam table and flip top reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 13 dead roaches observed; 1 dead roach in air handler closet by register 1 dead roach in sticky trap under reach in cooler by back kitchen exit 4 dead roaches in sticky trap under small reach in cooler across from kitchen prep area 5 dead roaches in sticky trap under two door reach in cooler across from kitchen prep 2 dead roaches on floor between small reach in cooler and reach in cooler labeled "Erick" **Warning**
35A-03-4
61
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler, raw chicken stored above raw pork. Employee rearranged products to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Observed powder along wall in service station. Inspector inquired about the substance, operator stated it was tracking powder.
41-25-4
High Priority - 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. Sanitizer solution near kitchen prep table tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
41-15-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple grocery bags using as storage for opened food in reach in freezer at back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and DBPR Form HR 5030-203 to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104 and DBPR Form HR 5030-204 to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training for Elizabeth B. expired 1-11-2022. No training proof for Rafael L. hired over 60 days.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as a scoop in garlic powder. Operator removed soufflé cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing signs at hand wash sink by stove in kitchen, men's restroom on the restaurant side and men's restroom on grocery side. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 and DBPR Form HR 5030-211 to operator.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer by back exit in kitchen has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
33
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
43
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In double door silver reach in cooler in back storage room by door. Bacon, ham, cheese 49-51F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit, observed torn gasket and ice at top of unit, person in charge began moving item to another unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Stand up reach in cooler near back exit showing ambient temperature of 48F. Observed torn gasket and ice build up on back of cooling fans. All time and temperature controlled for safety foods temperatures between 48F-50F. Manager states all products in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Baked goods and bread from outside baker per person in charge. Unable to provide invoice during inspection.
01A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat cheese. Also, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Baked goods and bread from outside baker per person in charge. Unable to provide invoice during inspection.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In double door silver reach in cooler in back storage room by door. Bacon, ham, cheese 49-51F. Person in charge states has been in and out of unit, observed torn gasket and ice at top of unit, person in charge began moving item to another unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in hot holding unit 110F. Person in charge states unit is not working correctly, recommend holding on time or cooling and reheating individually. Cooked onions and Jalepenos on counter next to cookline at 100F, recommend holding on time. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Powdered chemical stored in sour cream bucket not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand wash sink in both men and womens employee restrooms.
27-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortilla shells in kitchen with no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from hand wash sink by dishmachine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in back kitchen.
36-22-4
32
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ant killer stored at server wait station. Operator moved pesticide during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink, (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sink and observed (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw beef stored over buckets of ready to eat sauces in reach-in cooler near back door. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At dish machine observed the spray nozzle hanging below the rim of sink.
29-37-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed multiple wooden pieces on wall behind dish machine spray hose not sealed or painted.
14-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple stacks of togo boxes store not inverted along cook line. Operator turned boxes over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on door of reach-in cooler near three compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On shelves near kitchen entry to dining room observed multiple employee drinks stored over stacks of plates and containers of seasoning. Operator removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casita Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casita Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casita Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Casita Mexican Restaurant.
How does La Casita Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Green Cove Springs?
La Casita Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Green Cove Springs average of 83.
Has La Casita Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Casita Mexican Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Casita Mexican Restaurant 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 La Casita Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casita Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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