CASA TUA CUCINA
70 SW 7 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 ROP bags of not frozen raw salmon at fish walk-in cooler. Bags were discarded. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 ROP bags of not frozen raw salmon at fish walk-in cooler. Bags were discarded. **Warning**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a chlorine concentration of 400ppm in three compartment sink. The employee was coached on the proper concentration and was corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer in bucket below prep area of salad station at 500ppm. Employee was coached on proper concentration and was fixed to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 12
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff at ware washing area not knowing the proper concentration of chlorine. Coached staff on correct procedure. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed backup ice machine with rust inside. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at bakery prep area and ware washing area hand washing sink blocked by garbage bins. Bins were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic strainer inside hand washing sink at bar area. Strainer was removed. Observed sponge inside hand washing sink and bakery prep area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza area hand washing sink. Paper towels were provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand washing sink. **Warning**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator doing reduced oxygen packaging of cut cured ham. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
41-21-4Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed plastic spray bottle with chemical inside not labeled at bakery prep area. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at ice machine area with no service date. **Warning**
Basic 12
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at hallway leading to loading dock by office. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair above three compartment sink. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch at coffee station. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed equipment wet nesting above three compartment sink and in storage at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of dishwashing area machine area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at pastry walk-in freezer fan guards. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in touch with flour at bakery prep area. Scoop was correctly positioned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wash cloth under cutting board across from omelette station and prep area. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in coolers of prep area in kitchen without ambient thermometers. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bakery hand washing sink. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across from cook line, omelette station, and prep area. **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor of prep area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:41 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.