Los Kausitas
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Los Kausitas, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “cases of oil stored on floor in dry storage area”, which has been cited three times.
Los Kausitas' latest score of 86 sits above the Hollywood average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing watch. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Observed at callback inspection same. Employee wearing watch. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture at entrance to kitchen not properly shielded. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fryers heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
86
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment taking over 112 unit and adding bar, bar construction already in progress. Increase in seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Discussed with operator, 59 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Plans submitted and application for remodel plan review, operator in communication with plan review. Next unannounced inspection **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
38-07-4
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Establishment taking over 112 unit and adding bar, bar construction already in progress. Increase in seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Discussed with operator, 59 days **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed at cook line flip top **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
82
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee after cleaning soiled oven washed hands with gloves on and proceeded to work with ready to eat food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip Top- ; Raw Mussels (50-52F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimps (50F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - 1 Light Shield missing in kitchen.
38-01-4
Basic - Cases of oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of small oven and microwave soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of corn starch removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee peeling hard boiled eggs with bare hands. Eggs will be served cold. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to put on gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of corn stored in floor. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at chest freezers
14-69-4
67
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee gets key from bag, put on apron and failed to washed hands before reaching out for a to go plate to serve customer's meal. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened container of raw fish stored above bag of fries in small chest freezer next to flip top in cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Case of oil and bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Email sign to operator during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
61
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at exit door- observed mop wet nesting on the floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen reach in cooler and stovetop- observed squeeze bottles of oil and butter with no labeling.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board- observed employee open water bottle on cutting board.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen at stove- observed service utensils being stored inside container of standing water 82 degrees F.
10-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed no mop sink. Operator removed mop sink for extra space. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. **Warning**
29-01-4
74
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Storage shelf at 3 compartment sink- observed frozen bag of chicken being thawed at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at rear exit door- observed mop wet nesting on the floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen cold holding unit top shelf- observed container of sugar with no labeling.
02D-01-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Kausitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Kausitas on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Kausitas?
Across the inspection record, “cases of oil stored on floor in dry storage area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Kausitas.
How does Los Kausitas compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Los Kausitas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Los Kausitas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Kausitas have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Kausitas 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 Los Kausitas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Kausitas is inspected around four times per year on average.
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