CASABLANCA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
400 NW NORTH RIVER DRIVE, Miami FL 33128 · 305.371.4107
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 9 visits since February 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.
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
9 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
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. Sammy De Armas, yamile Nunez, Regla Abascal.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Near walk in cooler. Operator labeled during inspection.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Near ice machine cooked line area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions and peppers (97F - Hot Holding) located on cooked line area. As per operator less than 30 minutes. Operator stored inside hot holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal containers inside hand wash sink located near three compartment sink. Operator removed 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 cooked line area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler cook line area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at cook line area.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bar area. Observed stored directly ice used for drinks glass bottles, fruits orange, lemon.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bar area. Observed stored directly ice used for drinks glass bottles, fruits orange, lemon.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice discard inside hand wash sink bar area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bar area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Ice bucket Bar area, also reach in cooler soiled near coffee machine and fan incident walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooked line area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near coffee machine.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed Establishment is open to the public at the time of inspection. Observed New Owner CASABLANCA RIVER LLC operating with out a license from Division of Hotel and Restaurants.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with cutting board located dishwasher area. Operator removed during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (58F - Cooling) as per operator food stored inside walk in cooler overnight, see stop sale.
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice (58F - Cooling) as per operator food stored inside walk in cooler overnight.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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 hand wash sink block with cutting board located dishwasher area. Operator removed during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cups and glass cups stored inside hand wash sink. Located ceviche area and bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located bar area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Luis Cortez.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal cup located on top of prep table cook line area. Operator removed during inspection.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bar area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located ceviche area, dishwasher area and bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located near fryer machine cook line area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located at cook line area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding) located reach in cooler kitchen. Operated ad bags of ice.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
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. Manuel Fernandez, Gabriel Garcia, Ellen Melendez.
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. Kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Door walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler kitchen.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of water located reach in cooler ceviche area. Operator discarded during inspection.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 soap provided at handwash sink. Provided during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler. Bucket with Fish soup.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar area utensils in standing water at 80°f. Operator discard the water solution.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near coffee machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the 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.