CASAVANA CUBAN CUISINE
13600 SW 152 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed microwave door handles. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front line **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles. Warning
- 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 a cell phone stored on shelf above food containers. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at front line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid in salt container. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. 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 inside the salt. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas and tequeños not covered inside the reach in freezer. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified. Employee labeled the flour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03G-27-5:High Priority - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. Observed ROP Vaca de puerco, Vaca de pollo date marked on feb 10 and held cold at 39°F for more than 7 days. Stop sale was issued. Warning
- 01B-31-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food that is reduced oxygen packaged is beyond 7 calendar days of its packaging. See stop sale. Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food cooled to and held cold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below held for more than 7 days from time packaged. Observed ROP Vaca de puerco, Vaca de pollo date marked on feb 10 and held cold at 39°F for more than 7 days. Stop sale was issued. 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 croquettes (115 F - Hot Holding); empanadas (124 F - Hot Holding) as per employee less than 1 hour. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mash potatoes, beef, ground beef not date marked inside the walk in cooler. Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at the front line. Employee fixed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the potatoes inside the reach in freezer at the front. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the flour by the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed all foods above 49F cold holding, inside the reach in cooler located at the front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed equipment is not in use and technician is checking temperature. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed at the front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed at the front line. **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 64 seats inside and 16 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 64 seats inside and 16 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 64 seats inside and 16 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 64 seats inside and 16 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at both reach in coolers located at the front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed at both reach in coolers located at the front line. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sandwiches stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed sandwiches stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation tables,Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation tables. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the potatoes inside the reach in freezer at the front. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Observed all foods above 49°F cold holding, inside the reach in cooler located at the front line. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a thermo next to the grill. Employee was coach not to drink in a food preparation area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed 2 employees eating while preparing food at the front line. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed at the front line. Warning
- 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 64 seats inside and 16 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 64 seats inside and 16 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 83° F next to microwave at the front line. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at both reach in coolers located at the front line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sandwiches stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation tables,Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (48 F - Cold Holding); cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); yuca (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler located at the front line. As per employee foods were stored yesterday's night. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (48 F - Cold Holding); cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); yuca (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler located at the front line. As per employee foods were stored yesterday's night. Stop sale issued.. Also observed cheese at 49°F cold holding , ham at 50°F cold holding inside the reach in cooler at the front. As per operator foods were stored around 9:00 AM. . Employee placed ice on top of the food. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 72 seats inside and 20 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 72 seats inside and 20 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all sandwiches not covered inside the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Observed all sandwiches not covered inside the reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the plantains station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-09: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the plantains station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the potatoes. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while serving food. Employee was coached not to chew gum. Warning
- 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 72 seats inside and 20 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken pitcher used as scoop inside the rice and beans. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 5 knives stored between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle above food at the steam table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 122° F at the steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all sandwiches not covered inside the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the plantains station. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee for about 2 hours. Employee placed food inside the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site 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 croquettes (119 F - Cold Holding) at the front line. Croquettes were discarded. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips expired 2022. Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for most of the employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yovanni Pastrana, Reinaldo Dicirro, Robert Arana, Herbert Vargas, Danny Fernandez, Guiselle Corvo, Giovani Luna, Carolina, Ligsuan Casas, Yenny Firte, Joaquin Bouza. Warning
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
19
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the flour.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon inside the walk in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packages.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board no longer cleanable at the preparation table at the front line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn located at the front line. And also at the reach in cooler at the front line. 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 72 seats inside and 20 outside of the establishment. The establishment license is for 56 seats. Repeat Violation
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Employee installed the filters. Corrected On-Site
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a food storage container lid broken by the walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between the preparation tables at the front line. Employee removed it. Repeat Violation
- 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 a plastic cup used as scoop inside the flour. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in standing water at 79° F next to the hand wash sink. Employee removed the water. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not hand wash sign located next to dishwasher machine.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line. Also observed hood filters soiled by the dishwasher machine.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler drawers soiled at the front line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breaded chicken not covered inside the reach in cooler at the front line.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the coffee station.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not labeled by the walk in cooler.
- 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 croquettes (104 F - Hot Holding); empanadas (120 F - Hot Holding). As per operator food was placed less than 2 hrs ago. Operator reheated the food. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 20 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 19 basic).