CASABLANCA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
400 Northwest North River Drive
Miami, Florida, 33128
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
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 4/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2025
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 4/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
9
Basic
9
Total
21
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area. Warning
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Bar area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located ceviche area, dishwasher area and bar area. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located near fryer machine cook line area. Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located at cook line area. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 50-08-7:High Priority - 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/ Warning
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - 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. Warning
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. 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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located bar area. Corrected On-Site 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. 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. Luis Cortez. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 9 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - 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.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door walk in cooler.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler kitchen.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 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.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
- 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. Manuel Fernandez, Gabriel Garcia, Ellen Melendez.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler. Bucket with Fish soup.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near coffee machine.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located cook line area.
- 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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).