CASACUBA RESTAURANT
5859 SW 73RD ST · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed in bar area; 6+ live flies. No food stored in bar area at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked potato and asparagus in reach in under stove. Chef corrected order during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw lamb above raw fish in walk in cooler. Chef corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemicals on dry utensil and ketchup rack above pitchers for water. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry food racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 15
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank not secure in dry storage closet. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dry storage, broken ceiling tile. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled in men's restroom and kitchen area. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under hand sink in ware wash. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on clean dish racks in ware wash area. Observed on dry food storage shelves. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bags in ware wash area on dish racks. Observed phone stored above prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cooler handle across cook line. Chef removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in standing water; 105F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled, next to cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler; soiled shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior soiled multiple reach in coolers throughout establishment. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bar area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:01 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.