CASACUBA RESTAURANT
5859 SW 73RD ST · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken at standing reach in cooler located in front of the stove. Operator moved the raw chicken to the walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tuna salad date 09-18-2024 at walk-in cooler. Operator segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed tuna salad date 09-18-2024 at walk-in cooler. Operator segregated the product to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at dishwasher area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp mix (56 F – Cold Holding); diced ham (56 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in front of the stove. As per operator for less than one hour. And raw chicken (50 F – Cold Holding) at two doors reach in cooler located in front of the fryers. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connect without vacuum breaker next to 3CS.
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand wash sink front counter. Operator turned on the hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatulas stored between wall and 3CS. Operator removed the spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating at front counter. Manager was informed.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on containers at shelves next to dishwasher machine.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at 60°F located in front on the stove preparation area.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two stations with utensils in standing water at 101 – 90 F. Operator moved the container to the stove to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at lonchera station.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers at walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef and cooked chicken not covered at walk-in cooler. Operator covered the products. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken breast thawed inside of preparation sink at room temperature without running water. Operator turned on the water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at faucet next to hand sink at dishwasher area.
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) at preparation table located in front of the walk in cooler. Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:34 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.