The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding) next to RIC at end of cook line, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork inside HWS by salad station area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
64
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
82
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
26
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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 dishmachine chlorine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. The triple sink was setup to sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken at protein walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at dessert area with cup inside. Chef removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at warewashing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gaskets in disrepair at cookline. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cookline closer to back wall. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC vents soiled at warewashing area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff cutting bread while wearing bracelet and watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
41
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The chef set up the triple sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the beef to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in the ware washing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in a reach in cooler. The chef inverted the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
10-14-5
50
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observed wet nesting on metal containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath back door at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath back door at ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Observed gaps beneath back door at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade near cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade near cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside container of flour. Chef removed bowl to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside container of flour. Chef removed bowl to be washed and sanitized. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on shelf near stairs leading to walk-in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on shelf near stairs leading to walk-in coolers. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near hand washing sink by walk-in cooler holding produce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near hand washing sink by walk-in cooler holding produce. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Drain cover(s) missing at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and cup of coffee on preparation table near slicer. Items were removed by chef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and cup of coffee on preparation table near slicer. Items were removed by chef. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath back door at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath back door at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of employee bathrooms next to produce walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of employee bathrooms next to produce walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw cut potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler and cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed plastic container of raw cut potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler and cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. * **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near employee bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near employee bathrooms. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink near meat processing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink near meat processing area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
43
May 4, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 12 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef donned gloves without washing hands. Coached chef on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Observed reduced oxygen packages meat with no date. **Warning**
03G-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed raw tuna stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach-in cooler at salad preparation area. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade near cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at bar area used to rinse metal cups. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink at bar, hand washing sink next to produce walk-in cooler, and hand washing sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed Chef unaware of minimum cooking temperature for chicken. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted on wall near front bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted sign near front bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed raw beef stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler drawers. As per chef, items were portioned less than 48 hours prior. **Warning**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 79F at hand washing sink next to produce walk-in cooler. Observed no hot water when valve is open at hand washing sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside container of flour. Chef removed bowl to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on shelf near stairs leading to walk-in coolers. **Warning**
24-05-4
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 thawed raw tuna stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near hand washing sink by walk-in cooler holding produce. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on sink at ware washing area and 2 dead roaches under 3 comp sink at ware washing area. Chef discarded dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at ware washing area. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and cup of coffee on preparation table near slicer. Items were removed by chef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath back door at ware washing area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of employee bathrooms next to produce walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw cut potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler and cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor next to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near employee bathrooms. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink near meat processing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
10
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw beef over water bottles at the cook line. The chef moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cloth towel inside the sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sign provided. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters by the ice machine not dated.
29-28-4
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 in a container of rice in the reach in freezer on the cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed in the kitchen. The chef covers the plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a clean plate. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the kitchen entrance. Observed the reach in cooler door handle cracked in the pastry room.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at the ware washing area hand sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at the stairway.
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the kitchen entrance. Observed the wall next to the ice machine soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.
24-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles at the bar.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's.
How does The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's 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 The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Villa/Casa Casuarina/Gianni's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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