La Casa Nicaragua
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, La Casa Nicaragua has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting La Casa Nicaragua on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a piece of pumpkin stored directly in thank you bag in reach in cooler in front of hand wash sink in kitchen.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over plantains inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products according to safety storage procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer blade guard on prep table in back kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside white rice container under prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot's lids stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed lids from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn in back kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water inside reach in cooler by Walk in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef soup container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
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Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside back kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line.
23-03-4
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in freezer inside prep area.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on prep area floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil reach in cooler gaskets in front of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside Walk-in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside prep area in back kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with degreaser not labeled inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Corvina fish boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed inside prep area in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. Also, observed soiled drawers gaskets under griddle in kitchen.
23-03-4
61
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over bread inside Walk in cooler. Employee stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at prep area. Employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and beef not date marked inside reach in cooler in front of three compartment sink. As per employee meal was cooked last Saturday July 9th, 2022. Employee date marked meal. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled in prep area. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Employee removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside Bar.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside prep area. Employee removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed lentils container not covered inside Walk in cooler. Employee covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored on kitchen floor. Employee removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Casa Nicaragua last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Casa Nicaragua on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Casa Nicaragua?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Casa Nicaragua.
How does La Casa Nicaragua compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Casa Nicaragua most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Casa Nicaragua's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Casa Nicaragua have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Casa Nicaragua 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 La Casa Nicaragua inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Casa Nicaragua is inspected around two times per year on average.
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