La Casita Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Casita Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.
La Casita Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Coral Gables restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook line.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets soiled at gas station.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cup with coffee and milk in open container.
12B-02-4
61
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ppm. Staff provided new solution new solution, retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed steel wood at handwashing sink by coffee station entrance, staff supplied a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk-in freezer two plastic buckets containing cooked food and three cooking oil containers at dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop serving containers stored in 85°F water. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at bar at rear storage area by employee bathroom.
36-02-5
61
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Forms provided to operator while conducting the inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink located by coffee and dessert station. Owner sent for a new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Forms provided at the time of the inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line under stove.
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for ice cream at coffee station.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable lids on floor by storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
43
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (50F - Cold Holding); liver (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding); squid (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (50F - Cold Holding); Poultry (50F - Cold Holding); liver (50F - Cold Holding); Fish (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (55F - Cold Holding); squid (50F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands after changing tasks. New gloves but no hand washing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties.
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed at storage room knives stored between wall and shelf. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not cooling properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
36-63-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with meat on floor at walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Hood soiled.
14-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at storage room a box with disposable portion cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
23
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine needs cleaning on top.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives at different places at kitchen.
24-14-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen by prep table.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At coffee station.
10-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream at freezer.
08B-12-5
64
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food containers soiled at cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. At cook line.
36-17-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casita Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casita Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casita Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Casita Restaurant.
How does La Casita Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
La Casita Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has La Casita Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Casita Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Casita 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casita Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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