Casa Mariano
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
45
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Casa Mariano stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Casa Mariano's latest score of 45 falls below the Doral average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the kitchen reach in cooler Hamburger patties (54 F - Cold Holding); Short ribs (57 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored since yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the kitchen reach in cooler Hamburger patties (54 F - Cold Holding); Short ribs (57 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored since yesterday. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink use as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Valentina Reyes 10/05/24, Hebbel Gabriel 10/27/25
53B-14-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed gaskets soiled standing water inside of the kitchen reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef croquettes, bacon bites not covered inside of the kitchen reach in cooler front.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee put hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill soil.
23-03-4
45
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Observed clean container with old label in dish area. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
95
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking in the cook line without washing hands. Coached employee on hand washing procedures, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed beef being cooked 30 pounds in a smoker in the dumpster area.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked smoked ribs (54 F - Cold Holding), according to operator stored in cooler for two days.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in the cook line, and continued cooking.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food being prepared/ cooked outside. Observed beef being cooked 30 pounds in a smoker in the dumpster area.
08B-32-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door l
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
16-46-4
45
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
90
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored on the kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed cooked beef, lamb chops,bolognese pork belly on reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee using cellphone in the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door.
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed cooked beef, lamb chops, bolognese,pork belly on reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information.
03G-54-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed corvina thawed out at room temperature.
06-01-5
50
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available for three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed no quaternary test kit available for three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at cook line prep area on shelf, employee cellphone and wallet stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed at cook line prep area on shelf inside of pan, employee keys and wallet stored. Operator removed the items. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to pasta cooker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed at hand sink next to pasta cooker. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of spices not labeled at cook line. Observed squeeze bottles of sauces not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Observed containers of spices not labeled at cook line. Observed squeeze bottles of sauces not labeled **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
23
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Manager stored chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed clams, mussels tags no maintain for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underneath charbroiled grill soiled.
23-03-4
45
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer guard soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
50
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Mariano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Mariano on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Mariano?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Casa Mariano.
How does Casa Mariano compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Casa Mariano most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Casa Mariano's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casa Mariano have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Mariano 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 Casa Mariano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Mariano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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