Casa Vigil

5020 Ne 2 Avenue, Miami, FL 33137

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Casa Vigil six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled by salad station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee set up three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimps at walk in cooler second floor. **Warning**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled by salad station. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed by bar area hand sink used as a dump sink. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By bar area first floor. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic bottle of water stored above three compartment sink. Employee discarded. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed above three compartment sink. **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by kitchen near oven. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop not accessible by three compartment sink. **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by cook line. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt and sugar containers not labeled by cook line. Observed squeeze bottle not labeled at cook line. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Oct 31, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by ice machine second floor.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling missing Above walk in cooler entrance second floor.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink by ice machine second floor.

31B-04-4

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Most cutting boards thought the kitchen.

14-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casa Vigil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casa Vigil on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casa Vigil?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Casa Vigil.

How does Casa Vigil compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Casa Vigil most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Casa Vigil's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Casa Vigil have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Casa Vigil 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 Casa Vigil inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Vigil is inspected around two times per year on average.

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