Casadonna

1737 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
29
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Casadonna has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Casadonna's latest score of 29 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Colander near service area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling pitcher in hand sink. Educated employee. Located Dishwasher second floor. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Out side bar dishwasher area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Ice bucket stored directly on floor bar area.
24-26-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employees water bottle stored on the preparation tables at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area and service area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Butcher room. Fans ceiling.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Ice bucket in disrepair. Located near ice machine and walk in cooler.
14-12-4
29
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink locate near dishwasher area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Prep back area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary 00 ppm. Located cook line area. Operator discarded the sanitizer solution during inspection. Recheck 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink kitchen near dessert area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Pastry area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
58
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
55
Oct 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Missing hand wash sink located storage area, East Annex.
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink located Bar area.
29-11-4
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casadonna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casadonna on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casadonna?

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

How does Casadonna compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Casadonna most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Casadonna's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Casadonna have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Casadonna 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 Casadonna inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Casadonna is inspected around three times per year on average.