CASACUBA RESTAURANT
5859 SW 73RD ST · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 zucchini with mold in produce cooler. Operator discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 4 mahi filets thawed in ROP. Chef threw out during inspection. Inspector provided ROP handout to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (99F – Hot Holding) at steam table. As per chef, less than 4 hours. Chef placed onto cook line to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in establishment.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on tiles in establishment.
06-09-2Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Observed 4 mahi filets thawed in ROP.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal cup on dry dish rack. Employee removed cup from rack and placed on bottom shelf away from clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone in dessert area on counter. Employee put away during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. Observed exterior of coolers and equipment soiled.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on floor of dessert area. Employee put onto shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in dry storage room on floor. Chef hung it on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:05 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.