CASA XABI
3145 Commodore Plaza
Miami, Florida, 33133
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep coolers across from cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for SousVide lamb and oxtails not labeled with date and time of preparation. As per operator it is made daily so it is from the day before less than 48 hours. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: At time of callback inspection still observed items not labeled. **Time Extended**
- 21-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0ppm). Advised operator to set up three compartment sink and utilize until repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator continue using three compartment sink until repaired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep coolers across from cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 03G-53-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for SousVide lamb and oxtails not labeled with date and time of preparation. As per operator it is made daily so it is from the day before less than 48 hours. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 21-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 0ppm). Advised operator to set up three compartment sink and utilize until repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: At time of callback inspection observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator continue using three compartment sink until repaired. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor at walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep coolers across from cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for SousVide lamb and oxtails not labeled with date and time of preparation. As per operator it is made daily so it is from the day before less than 48 hours. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored on floor at cook line. 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 0ppm). Advised operator to set up three compartment sink and utilize until repaired. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cooler, clams (61F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (57F - Cold Holding); rice (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator for about 3 hours. Operator placed ice onto clams and placed other containers into walk in cooler to rapid cool. Warning
- 02A-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with poster. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor at entrance of kitchen from hand wash sink pipe leaking. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between prep coolers. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across from cook line at prep table a container cooking utensils in standing water. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at end reach in cooler across from cook line oven/stove. Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to oven, slow draining. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03G-53-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed for SousVide lamb not labeled with date and time of preparation. As per operator it is made daily so it is from the day before less than 48 hours. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink next to oven, slow draining. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed stored on floor at cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table cooked lamb (54F - Cold Holding);as per cook for about 30 minutes. Cook placed into cooler to cool. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags. Repeat Violation 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
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed no training available for employees Yardley Barroso, Andy, Felix and Martha. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of beef tongue, placed to thaw in a container of water at rear prep table. Chef removed and placed into fridge. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed raw beef not thawing properly at prep sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection observed raw octopus not thawing properly in prep sink. Thawing in standing water. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed tags not dated. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection observed tags not dated. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 6 employees present with no certified food manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection observed 4 employees present with no certified food manager present. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed establishment unable to provide employee training for all employees present in food preparation. Employees, Andy,Felix and Martha. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection observed establishment unable to provide employee training for all employees present in food preparation. Employees, Andy,Felix and Martha. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: At time of callback inspection observed health agreement not available. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table at cook line. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed wiping cloths under cutting board. **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to oven, slow draining. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed sink still draining slowly. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, tray of beef steak not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed raw steaks not covered. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of beef tongue, placed to thaw in a container of water at rear prep table. Chef removed and placed into fridge. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed raw beef not thawing properly at prep sink. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At time of callback inspection observed tags not dated. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 6 employees present with no certified food manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed establishment unable to provide employee training for all employees present in food preparation. Employees, Andy,Felix and Martha. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/28/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 in a container of olives a spoon handle in contact with the olives. Observed in a container of flour, the scoop handle in contact with the flour. Chef removed both items and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cookline prep table a container cooking utensils in standing water. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep table at cook line. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to oven, slow draining. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, tray of beef steak not covered. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packages of beef tongue, placed to thaw in a container of water at rear prep table. Chef removed and placed into fridge. Corrected On-Site 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 dish machine Chlorine 0ppm. Chef set up three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 cook line containers of lobster sauce (76F - Hot Holding); lamb sauce (79F - Hot Holding). As per chef about 2 hours. Chef began to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for clam tags. Repeat Violation 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/ Observed 6 employees present with no certified food manager present. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed establishment unable to provide employee training for all employees present in food preparation. Employees, Andy,Felix and Martha. 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/21/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
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 3/19/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed storage shelf,for clean utensils/plates rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chlorine strength at 0 ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm,as per operator has been using 3 compartment sink ,quaternary strength at 300 ppm. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: As per operator parts not yet available for machine,operator using 3 compartment sink.,chlorine 100ppm. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed storage shelf,for clean utensils/plates rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 chlorine strength at 0 ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Observed chlorine strength at 0 ppm,as per operator has been using 3 compartment sink ,quaternary strength at 300 ppm. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed for the diced cheese. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed storage shelf,for clean utensils/plates rusted.
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed employee drink stored in ice bin by the front counter.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with potato fries stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at the prep counter opposite cookline. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed for the interior of the convection oven.
- 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 chlorine strength at 0 ppm,operator set up 3 compartment sink and called service technician. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the clams and mussels.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the sauces,cookline. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).