What is Casacuba Restaurant's health inspection score?

Casacuba Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 34 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Casacuba Restaurant last inspected?

Casacuba Restaurant was last inspected on December 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Casacuba Restaurant have?

Casacuba Restaurant has 81 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Casacuba Restaurant safe to eat at?

Casacuba Restaurant has a safety score of 34/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Casacuba Restaurant serve?

Casacuba Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Casacuba Restaurant

Name: Casacuba Restaurant
Address: 5859 SW 73RD ST, South Miami, 33143
Rating: 34

5859 SW 73RD ST, South Miami

Last Inspected: 12/4/2025

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0Poor

American•South Miami

Ranked #175 of 213 in South MiamiBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 4, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

16.2

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

10x

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

38x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-79

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-22 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 21/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (34/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

3 inspections

7 high priority

10 intermediate

33 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

24 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Routine - Food1 Routine

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

1 Med9 Basic

10 total3 risk factors

77/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (3)

−40 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−10 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 25

Routine - Food InspectionAdministrative complaint recommended

4 High2 Med15 Basic

21 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−107 pts

High Priority (4)

−70 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (7)

−22 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−107 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

3 Med8 Basic

11 total3 risk factors

69/100inspection score

−73 pts

High Priority (3)

−60 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−73 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

54/100inspection score

−78 pts

High Priority (3)

−60 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−78 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

6 High4 Med17 Basic

27 total

0/100inspection score

−126 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (10)

−50 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
21DBPR violation code 21−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

25Improper sewage/waste disposal−2
29Improper food storage/protection−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2

Base deductions−126 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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