Casino Miami

3500 Nw 37 Ave, Miami, FL 33142
Other
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Casino Miami has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Casino Miami trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves touch trash can and continue working cook line. Coached employee on proper glove handling. Employee washed hands and changed gloves onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave. Operator had employee clean onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/liquids and no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards by cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on handwashing sink by ice machine. Operator placed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on reach in cooler by cook line. Employee cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave by cook line. Employee cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers, and reach in freezer. Observed soiled hood system. Operator had employees start cleaning gaskets. Operator also called company to come clean hood systems onsite **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic containers with liquid/sauces an no labels in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
55
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above RTE tuna salad and chicken salad inside the reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator placed them in the correct locations. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with no label next to dishwashing machine. As per operator, it was Clorox in bottle. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulated grease behind the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket. Operator hung the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cutting marks on cutting board next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lids for containers near dishwashing machine. Operator grabbed the lids and tossed them out, says he will buy new ones. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in freezer by the cook line.
23-03-4
61
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella cheese at 54 F left outside for approximately 30 minutes. Employee moved it immediately to the walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee was rinsing a towel inside hand sink located in front of the fryers. Employees were coached about the hand sink use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Soray bottle with chemical product without label ( degreaser as per employee ). Bottle was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine . **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on the top of the dishwasher machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on some ceiling tiles and vents .
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed long cutting board by the steam table with excessive accumulation of cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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 scoop handle touching the rice. Person in charge corrected the position of the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed some light covers in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets with mold like substance. Employee started cleaning them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left outside the sanitizer solution through the entire establishment. Employees moved the wet towels to inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside thank you at walk in cooler, operator placed inside ziplock bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over precooked sweet plantains at reach in cooler across fryers.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook put gloves on with no handwashing prior. Coached employee on correct procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed drawers reach in cooler handles at cook line soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on top of cans at dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across fryer soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink across fryers.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
39
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed one shell egg over lettuce in the walk-in cooler. The manager threw the eggs away. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ; beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per the chef it was on line for approximately two hours ago. The chef moved the items to the walk-in freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 (109F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. As per the manager the empanadas we're cooked approximately one hour ago. The chef removed the empanadas and put them in the oven and reheated to 168°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of chicken on the walk-in freezer floor. The manager moved it to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and fan guards soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the ice machine and soup dispenser.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar at the front counter not labeled.
02D-01-5
43
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
52
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to pizza oven. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: At time of callback inspection Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink next to pizza oven. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: At time of callback inspection observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled on cook line **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: At time of callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: At time of callback inspection observed Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled Observed hood soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: At time of callback inspection Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled Observed hood soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled across from cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: At time of callback inspection Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled across from cook line **Time Extended**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casino Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Casino Miami on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Casino Miami?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Casino Miami.

How does Casino Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Casino Miami most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Casino Miami's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Casino Miami have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Casino Miami 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 Casino Miami inspected?

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