Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CASACUBA RESTAURANT

5859 SW 73RD ST · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3558281
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8990148
DBPR license2328981

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white rice (60F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to later discard. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (60F – Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Operator segregated to later discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at washing area. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from cooler door at cook line. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water 80F at cook line. Employee placed on stove to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at cook line. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cook line. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.