CASACUBA RESTAURANT
5859 SW 73RD ST · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-7High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Observed 7 live flies in bar area; not touching food. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 15 flies in bar area; touching rubber mats and individual wrapped straws. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry dishes are. Observed on dry storage shelves across walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no CFM present; more than 4 employees on site. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-31-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
33-15-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed bin with no lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in ice cream freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
10-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between wall and prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Observed spatula and scraper between triple sink and wall in warewash area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed nothing in between wall. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed tops of equipment soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. Observed soiled shelves where clean dishes are placed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple shelves in establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.