La Casita Mexican Restaurant

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 27, 2026 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Observed employee observed not washing hands after preparing raw pork. Employee was slicing raw pork. Employee then touch cleaned spatuels and opened a bag of tortillas. Informed Person In Charge. PIC had employee discard the tortaillas, removed the spatuels and had the employee discard their gloves, wash their hands and don a new pair.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Observed open container of raw shelled eggs on a slotted shelf in 2 door upright cooler in back storage area is stored above open box of produce and bag of bread. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will have an employee move the eggs below everything else in the cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION - AIR GAP

     Observed no air gap provided on ice machine located in side storage room and bar's ice bin and soda gun do not have air gap either. Instructed PIC to have a air gap on these locations. PIC stated they will get an air on these locations.

     Correction: Provide an air gap on water supply side to protect water supply.

     Code 5-202.13

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for cooked shrimp. Observed container of cooked shrimp sitting out on countertop in deep pan. Discussed with PIC how long the shrimp sits out on the countertop. PIC stated two hours. Discussed the prodecures for other foods that are cooked and cooled. PIC stated rice is the same steps. They let it sit out on the counter top for 2 hours and mix it time to time then place it into a cooler. Instructed and provided education to PIC about proper cooling methods. DATCP fact sheet will be emailed over. PIC then had staff place shrimp into a shallow pan and place it into the cooler. Shrimp made in below 70F and has 4 hours to cool down to 41F.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Observed containers of El Pastor in 2 door upright cooler in back storage and in 3 door prep cooler in kitchen and bag of cooked chicken in 3 door prep cooler are improperly date marked. Observed containers of El Pastor is date marked on 1/14/26 and chicken date marked 1/7/2026. Discussed with PIC. PIC stated they were frozen on those days. PIC stated the El Pastor was placed into coolers to thaw on 1/26/26 and chicken was 1/25/26. Instructed PIC to update the date marking when they place food from the freezer into the cooler to thaw. PIC stated they will update the date marks and educate staff.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed knife on knive rack and spoons and spatuales located in plastic drawer are visibly soiled. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will have staff wash rinse and sanitize all soiled utensils.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Observed drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area. Informed PIC. PIC removed drink cup and will educate staff on having closed container beverages.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Observed different areas of walls and floors through the kitchen are not easily cleanable, smooth and non-absorbent. Observed kitchen tile near grease trap area located in the kitchen has been covered with an absorbant plywood and needs to be covered with a non-absorbant material. Observed piece of wood holding the knife rack up to the wall. Observed the rear storage room with no light the walls are underconstruction and not sealed. PIC is aware of these areas and stated they are going to repair these areas.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     Observed the light intensity in rear storage room with 2 door upright freezer is less than 10/20/50 foot candles. Observed no lights in the rear storage room. PIC is aware and stated they are going to install lights.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

2. Jan 22, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Tamales, cooked ground beef in 3dr upright cooler and 3dr prep cooler has exceeded its date mark or is not provided with a date mark. PIC threw all food past date away.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. PIC indicated they would order a kit now and print off the state procedure for their policy.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Bulk containers in the storage area were observed to be have broken lids not covering food. Instructed PIC to replace damaged lids. PIC stated he would order them now.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The kitchen 3 comp sink faucetis not maintained in good repair and is leaking from the faucet connection. PIC stated that he would contact a plumber to have the faucet repaired.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     The kitchen tile floor is in damaged condition in multiple areas throughout. The Grease trap area located in the kitchen has been covered with an absorbant plywood and needs to be covered with a non-absorbant material. PIC to inquire about repairing or replacing damaged or unprotected floor areas.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The light intensity in the bar area and rear side storage is less than 10/20/50 foot candles. Observed areas of poor lighting condition due to faulty or missing overhead lights. PIC to repair or replace all damaged/missing lighting.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11