CASA TUA CUCINA

Based on 5 health inspections, CASA TUA CUCINA in MIAMI has earned a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

70 SW 7 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13559999

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at hallway leading to loading dock by office. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair above three compartment sink. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing watch at coffee station. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment wet nesting above three compartment sink and in storage at dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor of dishwashing area machine area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at pastry walk-in freezer fan guards. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in touch with flour at bakery prep area. Scoop was correctly positioned. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wash cloth under cutting board across from omelette station and prep area. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in coolers of prep area in kitchen without ambient thermometers. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bakery hand washing sink. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler across from cook line, omelette station, and prep area. Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor of prep area. Warning
  • 03G-04-5:High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 5 ROP bags of not frozen raw salmon at fish walk-in cooler. Bags were discarded. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 ROP bags of not frozen raw salmon at fish walk-in cooler. Bags were discarded. Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed a chlorine concentration of 400ppm in three compartment sink. The employee was coached on the proper concentration and was corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer in bucket below prep area of salad station at 500ppm. Employee was coached on proper concentration and was fixed to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff at ware washing area not knowing the proper concentration of chlorine. Coached staff on correct procedure. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed backup ice machine with rust inside. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at bakery prep area and ware washing area hand washing sink blocked by garbage bins. Bins were moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic strainer inside hand washing sink at bar area. Strainer was removed. Observed sponge inside hand washing sink and bakery prep area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at pizza area hand washing sink. Paper towels were provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand washing sink. Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator doing reduced oxygen packaging of cut cured ham. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed plastic spray bottle with chemical inside not labeled at bakery prep area. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters at ice machine area with no service date. Warning
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 300 gallons boilers with Serial # 106226031 and #106226032 near bathrooms.

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine by office. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at ware washing area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at dry storage area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salmon inside fish walk in cooler not covered.
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. At the time of the inspection observed water heating device with a total gallon capacity of 300 gallons. No boiler certificate provided. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed near office. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven at sushi preparation area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside dairy walk in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside raw meats walk in cooler.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. At the time of the inspection observed water heating device with a total gallon capacity of 300 gallons. No boiler certificate provided. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8476125

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near dishwasher area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fan soiled. Observed soiled reach in cooler door handle located inside preparation area at pasta kitchen. Observed soiled hood filters located at pasta station. Observed soiled fan guard inside preparation area at pasta station.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers with old labels located at pasta stations and main kitchen
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in cooler at back kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at HWS located at pasta kitchen front counter.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at pasta kitchen front counter.
  • 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. At the time of the inspection observed water heating device with a total gallon capacity of 300 gallons. No boiler certificate provided.

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371505

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed most employees wearing watches while working with food.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flowers on past Station floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen area.

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(6,273 reviews)

Price Level

$$$

Opening Hours

Monday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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