La Casita Salvadorena

1319 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334 · Permanent Food Service · License 1610680

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 70 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 5, 2026

What drove the grade

Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.High priority · fixed on the spot · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection
6 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 5 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic
-30
Safety score70

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Aug52026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitAug 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.
  3 trays of raw shell eggs on Cookline flip top cutting board. Ambient temperature 80°F. Per operator item placed out less than an hour ago. Operator moved to walk in - ambient temperature 39°F.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Cookline - raw beef stored over ready to eat potatoes. Operator stored all items properly.
  Fixed on the spot
  Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat fresh vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean glasses without washing hands.
  Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
  Fixed on the spot
  Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  Cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched clean utensils and ready to eat cut onions without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam tags not marked with last date served.
  Reviewed proper procedures.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Cookline hand sink blocked by large container. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Front counter hand sink being used to wash oranges. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Operator removed items.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Cookline - water 86°F. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug52026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up

Follow-up visitAug 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam tags not marked with last date served.
  Observed same. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  Advised Operator of proper shell-stock maintenance.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.