Inspection Report

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CASA MARIN

4195 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3476794
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787791
DBPR license2327632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw-prepped fish next to cooked pork inside reach in cooler across from oven. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser next to clean cups at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Norberto Perez certificate expired as-11/10-2024 **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris across from 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and placed inside 3 compartment to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris at front counter, employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink behind front counter . Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl being use to dispense seasoning, across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at front counter and kitchen area. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting boards with cut marks across 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded cutting boards during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food at front counter without a hair restraint, manager provided hat to employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box mangoes being stored on the floor next to front service window, employee removed and stored properly,** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink behind front counter . **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior soiled with food. Next to oven **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at front counter and kitchen area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled towels in use at kitchen area. Employee discarded towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.