La Kasita
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
30
Score
La Kasita appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. La Kasita was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which La Kasita's 30 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored next to vinegar and honey. The operator relocated to a dedicated spot for medications. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (92F - Hot Holding); eggs (125F - Hot Holding); white rice (113F - Hot Holding); plaintains (125F - Hot Holding) at front counter at steam table. The table was off and the operator turned on and covered all items. The ham and eggs were reheated to 135 or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs near reach in cooler, the eggs have been out less than 2 hours and the operator relocated to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed beef pastry (125F - Hot Holding); chicken pastry (122F - Hot Holding) in hot holding display at front counter with no time stamps. The items have been in case for less than 2 hours. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef pastry (125F - Hot Holding); chicken pastry (122F - Hot Holding) in hot holding display at front counter. The operator states they are discarded after 4 hours, but has no written plan on site. The items have been in case for less than 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. During inspection a customer entered the kitchen. **Warning**
43-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front counter - 77F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on and around fryers. **Warning**
23-03-4
30
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Pork (65F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (65F - Cold Holding); raw pork (61F - Cold Holding); sausage (68F - Cold Holding) ; cooked plantains (67F - Cold Holding); half and half (65F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler on cook line. The operator states they were held in unit overnight and discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Pork (65F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (65F - Cold Holding); raw pork (61F - Cold Holding); sausage (68F - Cold Holding) ; cooked plantains (67F - Cold Holding); half and half (65F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler on cook line. The operator states they were held in unit overnight and discarded the items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near rear exit door.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef pastry (109F - Hot Holding) in display case at front counter. The operator advises that items are discarded after 4 hours. Emailed copy of time as a public health control application and educated how to fill out for display case items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles in dining room shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
52
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.observed 2 live roaches in gasket on reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back door. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dining room. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile as damaged above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining trays in hot holding cabinet on front counter. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed multiple raw animal foods store above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler by back door. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with food in reach in freezer unit in kitchen. **Warning**
14-31-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile as damaged above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored over hot press on line. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach in cooler on front line. **Warning**
12B-13-4
43
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw fish in reach-in cooler in kitchen.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and fish over cooked pork in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed raw shell eggs over hot sauce in reach-in cooler in storage room. Repeat 12-12-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pan of cooked beef in reach-in cooler in storage room with mold-like substance growing on it. Operator voluntarily disposed of beef. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside mop sink drain in not connected to drain pipe and dumps onto ground.
28-14-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email operater Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by plastic containers lids. Employee removed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink.
27-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef, rice and sauce in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle plastic con used as scoop in ice ma bin. Operator removed container and replaced with handled scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed knife block from use. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked used as scoop in ice bin. Operator removed container from use. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed miss faucets at mop sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash sink at front counter exposed to splash. Operator move items from splash area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
20
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage stored over milk in reach in cooler across from stove. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in direct contact with non food grade bags in reach in freezer unit across from front steam table.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water only at hand wash sink in kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave as soiled.
22-08-4
64
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Provided print put to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sinks as having items stored around them.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen.
10-20-4
78
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wipe hand on soiled cloth instead of washing hands. **Warning**
12A-18-4
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. Observed all employee training certificates as expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink in kitchen as inaccessible due to items stored around sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tile in kitchen above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine as soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Kasita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Kasita on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Kasita?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at La Kasita.
How does La Kasita compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
La Kasita most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has La Kasita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Kasita have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Kasita 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 Kasita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Kasita is inspected around three times per year on average.
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