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CASACUBA RESTAURANT

5859 SW 73RD ST, South Miami, FL, 33143

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
August 13, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
15
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (15)

  • 01B-13-4Critical

    Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

    High 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**

    High Priority

  • 03B-01-6Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High 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**

    High Priority

  • 01B-07-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale.

    High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 2 zucchini with mold in produce cooler. Operator discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 06-09-2

    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.

    Basic - 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.

    Basic

  • 12B-07-4Corrected on site

    Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

    Basic - 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**

    Basic

  • 40-06-5Corrected on site

    Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

    Basic - 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**

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

    Basic - 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.

    Basic

  • 14-33-4Repeat

    Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 21-44-1Corrected on site

    Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

    Basic - 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**

    Basic

  • 42-01-4Corrected on site

    Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    Basic - 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**

    Basic

  • 02D-01-5

    Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label.

    Basic

  • 16-21-4

    Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

    Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.

    Basic

  • 22-31-4Repeat

    Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

    Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on food and dish racks. **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 36-32-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to multiple tiles in establishment.

    Basic

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on tiles in establishment.

    Basic

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.