CASACUBA RESTAURANT
5859 SW 73RD ST, South Miami, FL, 33143
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.