Casacuba Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Casacuba Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 15 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up five times.
Compared to other South Miami restaurants (averaging 63), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage, broken ceiling tile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in men's restroom and kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under hand sink in ware wash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cooler handle across cook line. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior soiled multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
58
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed in bar area; 6+ live flies. No food stored in bar area at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked potato and asparagus in reach in under stove. Chef corrected order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lamb above raw fish in walk in cooler. Chef corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals on dry utensil and ketchup rack above pitchers for water. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior soiled multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secure in dry storage closet. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage, broken ceiling tile. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in men's restroom and kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under hand sink in ware wash. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on clean dish racks in ware wash area. Observed on dry food storage shelves. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags in ware wash area on dish racks. Observed phone stored above prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cooler handle across cook line. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in standing water; 105F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled, next to cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
21
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are. Observed on dry storage shelves across walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no CFM present; more than 4 employees on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed bin with no lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between wall and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Observed spatula and scraper between triple sink and wall in warewash area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed nothing in between wall. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are placed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple shelves in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed 7 live flies in bar area; not touching food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 15 flies in bar area; touching rubber mats and individual wrapped straws. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are. Observed on dry storage shelves across walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no CFM present; more than 4 employees on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed bin with no lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between wall and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Observed spatula and scraper between triple sink and wall in warewash area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed nothing in between wall. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are placed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple shelves in establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
43
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed chef crack raw shell eggs and wiped gloves with rag before continuing process. Inspector explained chef must discard gloves and hand wash before continuing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Observed 7 live flies in bar area; not touching food. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in cooler across cook line; raw salmon over diced tomato. Operator changed order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on cook line; not in use. Inspector explained to manager eggs must be held cold at 45F or below when not in use. **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line: cooked onions (111F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (99F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 2 hours. Inspector asked to be reheated. Observed at coffee counter: papa relleno (124F - Hot Holding); ham croquette (122F - Hot Holding); spinach empanada (107F - Hot Holding). As per operator, a total of 4 hours in pastry warmer. Inspector had operator turn up the heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink; no breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are. Observed on dry storage shelves across walk in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup in sink at kitchen entrance. Observed employee fill bucket with water from hand sink. Observed rubber mats stored inside hand sink at bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no CFM present; more than 4 employees on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed glasses of drink above prep tables throughout kitchen. Observed phone in warewash area and personal bag. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plantains on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed bin with no lid. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bagged trash on pad of dumpster; operator threw into garbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice at bar. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice at kitchen entrance. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between wall and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Observed spatula and scraper between triple sink and wall in warewash area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas and tongs on cook line I standing water. Inspector explained water must be 135F plus. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector emailed to operator and was printed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are placed. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple shelves in establishment. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed multiple buckets stored on floor. Operator had employees place on shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups on floor in dry storage. Operator placed onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
12
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (60F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to later discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (60F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to later discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at washing area. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from cooler door at cook line. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 80F at cook line. Employee placed on stove to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at cook line. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cook line. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
55
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad date 09-18-2024 at walk-in cooler. Operator segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tuna salad date 09-18-2024 at walk-in cooler. Operator segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at dishwasher area.
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp mix (56 F - Cold Holding); diced ham (56 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of the stove. As per operator for less than one hour. And raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) at two doors reach in cooler located in front of the fryers. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connect without vacuum breaker next to 3CS.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken at standing reach in cooler located in front of the stove. Operator moved the raw chicken to the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink front counter. Operator turned on the hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas stored between wall and 3CS. Operator removed the spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating at front counter. Manager was informed.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on containers at shelves next to dishwasher machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at 60°F located in front on the stove preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two stations with utensils in standing water at 101 - 90 F. Operator moved the container to the stove to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at lonchera station.
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at walk-in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef and cooked chicken not covered at walk-in cooler. Operator covered the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken breast thawed inside of preparation sink at room temperature without running water. Operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucet next to hand sink at dishwasher area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) at preparation table located in front of the walk in cooler. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
20
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, containers of cooked beef, cooked pork, chickpeas and raw chicken not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed in walk in cooler, containers of cooked beef, cooked pork, chickpeas and raw chicken not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
90
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken 10:22am (97F - Cooling) cooked chicken 11:50am (90F - Cooling). The product decreased 7 degrees in one and a half hour. Operator moved the product to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed chef cracking eggs then touching clean dishes. Advised chef of proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at sandwich prep area, paper towels used to line deli meat and cheese containers. Employee removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at reach in cooler drawer under cookline, raw potatoes and asparagus stored under raw shrimp and octopus. Observed in walk in freezer raw liver and raw shrimp not in original packaging, stored over plantains. Manager removed and placed in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw octopus stored over cooked yuca in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored in proper area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) ; cooked shredded beef (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per the manager the beef and pork was stored yesterday and ground beef is date marked 1/5/24. Manager started to segregate the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (52F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) ;cooked shredded beef (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per the manager the beef and pork was stored yesterday and ground beef is date marked 1/5/24. Manager started to segregate the products to be discarded. Observed on reach in cooler under cook-line , cubed cheese (51F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) cooked veggies (51F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); and at front beverage area whipped spread (73F - Cold Holding). As per manager all items were prepared less than two hours. Manager moved products to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed empanadas, pastries and croquettes exceeded the four hour as per the manager, the employee didn't the time. Manager changed the time labels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open located near two compartment sink in rear of kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in freezer and cooler as well as reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on dish machine in dish washing area. Employee removed and stored in correct area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at front counter area preparing food with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen and behind equipment, floors soiled with food and grease build up. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a bucket of chicken base stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk -in cooler and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on vent fan in rear walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front beverage station. Manager removed handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula, knife and butcher knife at multiple areas in the kitchen stored between wall and equipment. Manager removed and placed in sink to wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed two cutting boards at prep area in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink located next to two compartment sink and hand wash sink in dish washing area. Operator provided and placed sign at each sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen area cooler soiled with food debris and build up. Observed in walk in cooler as well. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at sandwich prep area reach in coolers. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, containers of cooked beef, cooked pork, chickpeas and raw chicken not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout lichen as well as walk in coolers soiled with food and grease. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in walk in cooler water leaking from vent fan pipe. Observed faucet leak where hose is connected in ware washing area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager changed solution to correct amount. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
11
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 89. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed utensils inside of water at 87°F. **Time Extended**
10-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed employee wearing a watch at cook line. **Warning** **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Ice bucket stored on floor between uses **Time Extended**
10-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located in front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located at three compartment sink area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wipes cloth on preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Observed several wet wipes cloth on preparation table. **Warning** **Time Extended**
21-12-4
67
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water at 89°. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork at walk-in freezer. Operator removed the cooked pork to another freezer or cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (118 F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (103 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the oven to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary > 500 ppm). Operator started to add water to get 300 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef not date marked. As per operator from two days ago. Operator sent the product to be date marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche not identified as contain raw fish. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No quaternary and chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided the chemical test. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located in front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum single service articles not stored inverted at preparation area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards no longer cleanable located at preparation table in front of the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch at cook line. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees at window. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a spoon stored with handle touching the butter with cilantro at walk-in cooler. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container not covered. And cut watermelon not covered stored next to whole cantaloupe at walk-in cooler. And cooked beef, cooked chicken, cooked pork, potatoes not covered. Operator moved the product to be covered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wipes cloth on preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
17
Oct 17, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casacuba Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casacuba Restaurant on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casacuba Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Casacuba Restaurant.
How does Casacuba Restaurant compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Casacuba Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Casacuba Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Casacuba Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casacuba Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Casacuba Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casacuba Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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