CASA ITALIA CUCINA
401 BISCAYNE BLVD UNIT 1057N, Miami FL 33132
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Manager reorganized products.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shells eggs 79°f Cold holding. As per operator less than 5 minutes. Operator stored inside walk in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine, quaternary.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Liber, Reiner, Jackeline.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating watermelon.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored directly on floor inside walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken stock (124F - Hot Holding); fish stocks (123F - Hot Holding), as per operator less than one hour. Operator reheat to 165°f during inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ernesto Espinosa.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By the enter. Operator provided during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Liver, Jose, Elisma.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of vegetables stored directly on floor located inside walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near walk in cooler.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw ground beef over slices ham, pepperoni inside walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler in disrepair as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal container with utensils inside hand wash sink kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided during inspection.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Located at cook line area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of tomatoes and box of cheese stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with sweet potatoes stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler. Also observed plastic containers with cook oil stored on floor located cook line area. Operator stored during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container with water located cooked line area. Operator labeled during inspection.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Food stored on floor. Plastic containers with cooked oil stored directly on floor located cook-line area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.