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CASACUBA RESTAURANT

5859 SW 73RD ST · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3618410
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13461670
DBPR license2328981

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority35A-02-7

High 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**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – 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**

Warning
#11Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – 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**

Warning
#12Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – 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**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#3Basic33-15-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning
#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – – 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**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.