CASA MARIN
4195 PALM AVE, HIALEAH 33012
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl being use to dispense seasoning, across from 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris at front counter and kitchen area. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and green cutting boards with cut marks across 3 compartment sink. Manager discarded cutting boards during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food at front counter without a hair restraint, manager provided hat to employee during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box mangoes being stored on the floor next to front service window, employee removed and stored properly,** Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink behind front counter . Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior soiled with food. Next to oven Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at front counter and kitchen area. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled towels in use at kitchen area. Employee discarded towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled next to coffee station, employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw-prepped fish next to cooked pork inside reach in cooler across from oven. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser next to clean cups at front counter. Employee removed and stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Norberto Perez certificate expired as-11/10-2024 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris across from 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and placed inside 3 compartment to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris at front counter, employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front counter handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink behind front counter . Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
17
Total
25
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled card board in kitchen area floor.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling panels in kitchen area.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several plates throughout front counter area not inverted.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen with excess grooves that needs replacing.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher no working.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed several employees drinking coffee at front counter sandwich prep area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at coffee prep area at front counter.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelves under peeping table rusted as well as gaskets on reach in coolers torn. Repeat Violation
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 100 seats, license for 16 seats.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. standing water on the floor at kitchen, also drain on the floor soil with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in kitchen floor area cracked and in disrepair Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel placed under cutting board at prep table.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed 3 missing drip pans at kitchen hood system.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front count hand wash sink no employee hand was sign. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in front counter cooler 6 prepared salads not covered
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen area towels not stored in sanitizer solution.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed use of soiled towel on top of stove.
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine at over 200 ppm at 3 compartment sink. Employee set up new sanitizer Chlorine at 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed open containers of raw beef over open container of cooked pulled poor in reach in cooler in kitchen cook area. Employee moved to correct shelf's. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (48°F - Cold Holding) and cooked beef(48°F - Cold Holding) According to cook out for about 40 minutes. Cook place food containers in reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table cooked plantains (108°F - Hot Holding) ; mashed potatoes (95F - Hot Holding) According to the cook out for about one hour. Cook put food containers on stove to reheat to 165. cooked plantains (108°F - Hot Holding new temp. 190°); mashed potatoes (95F - Hot Holding new temp. 165°) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 hoses with no vacuum breaker in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in kitchen soiled with food residue. One can open soiled with food. Repeat Violation
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at basting brush at coffee prep machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 25 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
2
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed tongs from oven door handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over tomato sauce open pot inside reach in cooler at kitchen, also Raw ch stored over cooked beef container in reach in cooler. Coo moved raw items and stored them away from ready to eat foods inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Provided handout to operator, operator printed handout for cleaning instructions for vomit and diarrhea events. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards, and can opener soiled. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponge inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed cleaning sponge from inside hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 2 basic).