La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs
Last inspected:
20 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043LA Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs has accumulated 170 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility was shut down in September 2024 for roach activity. Fire inspections documented five safety violations, including propane tanks stored inside the building in 2021 and 2023, a cooking setup with oil and no hood suppression system, and missing fire extinguishers. The restaurant's most frequent violations involved employee health reporting, hand washing compliance, and food contact surface sanitation.
Most recent closure: September 12, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs: Comparison to Clay County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 violations per inspection
Clay County Avg
5.51
violations / inspection
5.51 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Clay County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs: Emergency Closure History (1)
La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025000107 | $400.00 | Sep 12, 2024 | Tampa |
La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher missing from wall at signage indicating a fire extinguisher should be there at left back exit door in kitchen.
Also, fire extinguisher at swing kitchen door on the floor is in the recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Establishment has propane cooktop set up in back of kitchen with large open pot of oil. Not under hood system. Fire representative on site during inspection.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Two propane tanks in back storage room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. Not mounted.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between September 12, 2024 and September 14, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs last inspected?
- La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs last shut down?
- La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs was last shut down on September 12, 2024 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs had?
- La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs find?
- La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs been fined?
- La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Green Cove Springs has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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