La Casserola
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at La Casserola, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Pembroke Pines sits at 79, putting La Casserola on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in freezer chest raw chicken stored in same container with raw shrimp. Not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on speed rack in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw meat stored over a container of bread not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next cook line used for dumping, evident by rice particles in sink. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen tomato sauce prepared not date marked. Employee date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in the container of high gluten flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee preparing food without hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve quart containers and box of container lids in contact with floor in storage room. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); sorted arepas (51F - Cold Holding); honey ham (57F - Cold Holding); smoked ham (54F - Cold Holding); long chorizo (54F - Cold Holding); short chorizo (55F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, item stored in walk in cooler over night, appropriate 12 hours. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Observed at walk in cooler - beef tamale (46F - Cold Holding)as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for over 12 hours. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen - multiple items prepared on site without date mark. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Same **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
78
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
14
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler - chicken cutlets (47F - Cold Holding) item not portioned or prepared today. Item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee discarded at will.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer next to mop sink - Raw beef (not commercially packaged) over bags of fries. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at dry goods room - boxes of oil stored directly on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -Several food containers and packages of TCS foods inside walk in freezer in customer self display area. -desserts inside reach in cooler, cheese pudding and caramel pudding **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Observed casserole of chicken, chicken curry, Mexican shredded chicken, turkey meatballs, plantains pudding, not product identification , missing name and address of the establishment **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
58
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed vacuum breaker missing at separate faucet on hand washing sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed extra faucet connect to handle.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at reach in freezer- observed mop wet nesting on the floor. Operator stored mop inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen prep table shelf at oven- observed clean plates being stored not inverted.
24-05-4
70
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casserola last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casserola on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casserola?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Casserola.
How does La Casserola compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
La Casserola most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has La Casserola's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Casserola have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Casserola 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 La Casserola inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casserola is inspected around three times per year on average.
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