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CASA BUFALA

1874 BAY RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3328744
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348001
DBPR license2334685

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.

#13Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tartare Di Manzo as per the bartender the steak is raw.

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#15Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-07-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed a co2 tank being used to keep the back doors open.

#5Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the ware washing area.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#9Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved it behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the ware washing area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.