Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CASA MARIN

4195 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3629860
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10926583
DBPR license2327632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#15High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken on top raw beef inside reach in cooler across the oven, Employee removed and stored properly, coached employees on proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ham slicer soiled with food debris at preparation table.

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed dirty plate being stored inside handwashing sink next to reach in cooler behind front counter.

#18Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled across the oven. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go plastic container inisde flour container being used to dispense flour at cook line. Employee removed and discarded. Dispenser with handle was provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at cook line.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted on top of steam table. Employee inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with deep cut marks on top preparation table at cook line. Manager discarded white cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food behind sandwich station without hair restraint, manager provided hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets inside reach in cooler at cook line.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of malanga being stored on the floor in preparation area next to ice machine, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handles, employee removed, washed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of reach in cooler soiled with grease at cook line .

#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employees personal drinks inside reach in cooler behind front counter. Manager removed to assign employee area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Reach in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler metal shelves soiled with rust. Employee covered with aluminum foil during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris behind front counter.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease next to service window at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.