VILLA/CASA CASUARINA/GIANNI'S
1116 OCEAN DR, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786.485.2200
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding) next to RIC at end of cook line, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC vents soiled at warewashing area.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (62F - Cold Holding) next to RIC at end of cook line, as per chef for approximately 30 minutes prior.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fork inside HWS by salad station area.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and posted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC vents soiled at warewashing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus thawing in an improper manner. Instructed chef on proper method.
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at warewashing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC vents soiled at warewashing area.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands, instructed employee to removed gloves and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Chef relocated products.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed multiple employees partake in multiple activities without changing gloves. Informed them on proper procedures.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located by salad station.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed container with sugar, flour and bread crumbs at dry storage area with no label.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta at reach in cooler by cook line with no date marked held more than 24 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside flour container at dry storage area. Chef removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at kitchen.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed clean wiping cloth stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee soda at reach in cooler across from cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between reach in cooler across from cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled throughout the kitchen. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from the ceiling at kitchen by handsink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily.
Jun 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine chlorine with a 0 ppm chlorine concentration. The triple sink was setup to sanitize.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken at protein walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at dessert area with cup inside. Chef removed cup.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff cutting bread while wearing bracelet and watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal containers at warewashing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer gaskets in disrepair at cookline.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cookline closer to back wall.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed AC vents soiled at warewashing area.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. The chef set up the triple sink to sanitize.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the beef to the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in the ware washing area.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed at the bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in a reach in cooler. The chef inverted the scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath back door at ware washing area.
Jul 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade near cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Some Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside container of flour. Chef removed bowl to be washed and sanitized.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on shelf near stairs leading to walk-in coolers.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near hand washing sink by walk-in cooler holding produce.
Drain cover(s) missing at ware washing area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and cup of coffee on preparation table near slicer. Items were removed by chef.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps beneath back door at ware washing area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of employee bathrooms next to produce walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw cut potatoes stored on floor of walk-in cooler and cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor next to walk-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near employee bathrooms.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance near 3 compartment sink near meat processing area.
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