Casavana Cuban Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Casavana Cuban Cuisine has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Homestead restaurant scene, where the average is 70, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for cook sweet plantain across flat grills. No written procedures. Provided manager with form via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: During callback inspection No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager with form via email. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
90
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken raw shell egg at reach in cooler near flat grill. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 broken raw shell egg at reach in cooler near flat grill. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (55F - Cold Holding) at prep table across oven. Manager placed products inside of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black rice (129F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (115F - Hot Holding) at warmer across cook line. As per cook for less than 2 hours. manager adjust temperature. Observed white rice (132F - Hot Holding) across warmer at cook line. As per cook for less than an hour. Cook placed products inside of warmer to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near triple sink interior soiled with food debris. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes TPHC for cook sweet plantain across flat grills. No written procedures. Provided manager with form via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl sused to dispense fries at reach in cooler near fryers. Manager discard bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler/ reach in freezer door soiled near cafeteria entrance. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager stored oil properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin /soda dispenser across cook line. Manager stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled with grease and food debris. Observed gaskets soiled in some reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of raw marinated chicken stored inside of the triple sink. No running water. Manager turn on water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple working food containers not labeled across cook across oven. Manager labeled products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handsink; operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Operator removed during inspection callback. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm; chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Observed at callback; 0 ppm. Operator added chlorine and final ppm reading was 100. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 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 0 ppm for dishmachine; chlorine sanitizer. Technician came during inspection and corrected issue. Final reading: 100 ppm. **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 in reach in under flat top; raw chicken over raw fish. Operator changed order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored above casserole pans in dry storage; operator moved immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food storage is held. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handsink; operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup used as scoop in sugar container; operator removed on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink above prep table at cook line. Operator discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed no mop sink on site. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream in chest freezer with no lid. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm; chlorine. **Warning**
21-07-4
32
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pooled eggs (49 F - Cold Holding) ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); steaks (48 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (56 F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (55 F - Cold Holding); pre cooked vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding) inside different reach in coolers and walk in cooler. As per employee the food listed here was placed inside reach in coolers before 9:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed cooked beans inside the walk in cooler at 79°F. As per employee beans were cooked at 5:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (49 F - Cold Holding) ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); steaks (48 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (56 F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (55 F - Cold Holding); pre cooked vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding) inside different reach in coolers and walk in cooler. As per employee the food listed here was placed inside reach in coolers before 9:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed pico de gallo at 46°F, tomato 58°F, and lettuce at 54°F inside the reach in cooler. Reach in cooler ambient thermometer was at 51°F. Observed standing water inside the reach in cooler.Also observed cooked beans inside the walk in cooler at 79°F. As per employee beans were cooked at 5:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the front line are not working properly. As per employee all the food was placed before 8:00 am this morning and most of the food was at 49F . Thermometer marked 38F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed reach in cooler in the front line are not working properly. Digital thermometer was at 38°F but ambient thermometer was at 51°F . Observed standing water inside the reach in cooler and food was out of temperature. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened drink stored above preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed employee drinks stored above preparation table. **Time Extended**
12B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at several reach in coolers at the front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at several reach in coolers at the front line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor is missing tile grout throughout the window area at the front. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor is missing tile grout throughout the window area at the front. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered by the fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: Observed potatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered by the fryer. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
55
May 29, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed his watch and then engaged in food preparation without washing his hands. Employee was coached and then he washed his hands.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut vegetables in the walk in cooler. Employee removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pancake mix in the reach in cooler. Employee removed the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pooled eggs (49 F - Cold Holding) ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); steaks (48 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (56 F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (55 F - Cold Holding); pre cooked vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding) inside different reach in coolers and walk in cooler. As per employee the food listed here was placed inside reach in coolers before 9:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (49 F - Cold Holding) ham (47 F - Cold Holding); sausage (52 F - Cold Holding); cheese (60 F - Cold Holding); steaks (48 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (56 F - Cold Holding); cooked plantain (55 F - Cold Holding); pre cooked vegetables (63 F - Cold Holding); beef (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); salmon (45 F - Cold Holding); fish (47 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding) inside different reach in coolers and walk in cooler. As per employee the food listed here was placed inside reach in coolers before 9:00 am this morning. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (127 F - Hot Holding)inside the warmer. As per manager, those empanadas were for employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in the front line are not working properly. As per employee all the food was placed before 8:00 am this morning and most of the food was at 49°F . Thermometer marked 38°F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside the reach in cooler underneath grill. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened drink stored above preparation table. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch. Employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at several reach in coolers at the front line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor is missing tile grout throughout the window area at the front. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed potatoes inside the reach in cooler not covered by the fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons stored not inverted next to the soups. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
23
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas, tequeños and croquettes between 121F and 130F inside the hot box. As per operator less than 30 minutes.Employee reheated the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed cheese pastry 114F degrees Fahrenheit inside hot box. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler spoiled. Also observed Hood filter soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc stored on preparation tables all through kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed wet wc stored on preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
74
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Final reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-52-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed sandwiches stored on bottom of reach in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in hand wash sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at 56°F inside the reach in cooler. Also observed pooled eggs at 57°F inside the reach in cooler at front line. As per operator foods were placed before 8:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese at 56°F inside the reach in cooler. Also observed pooled eggs at 57°F inside the reach in cooler at front line. As per operator foods were placed before 8:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas, tequeños and croquettes between 121°F and 130°F inside the hot box. As per operator less than 30 minutes.Employee reheated the food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees with no hair restraint. Manager provided hair restraint to them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed faucet of hand wash sink in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink near bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler spoiled. Also observed Hood filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on preparation table near stove. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas, chicken, and beef not covered in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wc stored on preparation tables all through kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sunglasses and phone stored on preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
21
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (120 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot box at the front counter. Employee increased temperature.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed beef pastry at 117° F at the hot box at the front counter. As per employee beef pastries were placed more than 4 hours ago inside the hot box. Stop sale was issued.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed the gum from his mouth and did not remove gloves/ wash his hands at the preparation area. Employee was coach to removed gloves and wash his hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed employee grabbed his phone and then engaged in food preparation without removing gloves/ washing hands. . **Admin Complaint**
12A-25-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 125 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed utensils in standing water at 121° F located on top of the grill.. **Admin Complaint**
10-07-4
70
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed the gum from his mouth and did not remove gloves/ wash his hands at the preparation area. Employee was coach to removed gloves and wash his hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (57 F - Cold Holding); Turkey (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the kitchen area. As per employee foods were stored before2:00 pm.stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (57 F - Cold Holding); Turkey (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62 F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (52 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the kitchen area. As per employee foods were stored before2:00 pm.stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (120 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot box at the front counter. Employee increased temperature.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen are. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 125° F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at the reach in cooler by the grill. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed reach in cooler is not working properly, all foods were out of temperature. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the preparation table no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed 2 employees chewing gum while preparing food. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler was not working properly. All foods were out of temperature. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the dishwasher area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 3 broken lids p containers in the walk in cooler. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
25
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs stored inside the reach in cooler@50° F . As per operator 4 hours ago. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (117 F - Hot Holding); French fries (117 F - Hot Holding). As per operator food less than 30 minutes.Food was fried again 166 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee starvation. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the coffee station. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple plastic cup used as scoop in different food containers. Operator removed them all. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red cutting board no longer cleanable. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an open container stored inside the reach in freezer. Operator discarded it. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 plastic buckets with potatoes stored on the floor at the walk in cooler. Operator removed the. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container with steaks inside the reach in freezer. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed a juice machine soiled at the coffee station. Operator cleaned it.
22-13-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of the cash register . Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 117° F. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled and also observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a plastic bucket with Sugar not covered at the coffee station. Operator covered the sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 sugar containers not labeled. Operator placed a label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef and cooked pork at reach in cooler drawers at preparation area. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (48 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager put the products under ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (110 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. Operator reheated the sweet plantains. Final temperature 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at sanitizer bucket at + 200 ppm. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary solution at 0 ppm at three compartment sink.
22-43-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers stored up over reach in freezer at cook line. Manager inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed one reach in cooler at 70°F. As per manager they called the technician to review the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon bearing label at reach in cooler (drawer). Operator cut the individuals packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put the hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil with handle touching the rice at rice container. Operator moved the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control about preparation table at window coffee station.
35B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Two Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping stored on preparation tables at kitchen area. Manager moved the wet wiping to sanitizer buckets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casavana Cuban Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casavana Cuban Cuisine on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casavana Cuban Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Casavana Cuban Cuisine.
How does Casavana Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Casavana Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Casavana Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casavana Cuban Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Casavana Cuban Cuisine 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 Casavana Cuban Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casavana Cuban Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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