Casa Marin
4195 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2327632
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw prep chicken on top cooked shredded pork inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Coached employee on proper cool holding storage.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed white cutting board at cook line soiled with grease and food debris. Employee removed and stored inside 3 compartment sink to be cleaned. Employee provided clean one during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink behind front counter soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed white bucket with condensed milk being stored on the floor at dry area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed employee personal drink on top prep table t cook line. Employee removed and stored inside assigned area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed in use wet towel on top prep table. Employee removed and stored inside sanitizer bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed reach in cooler behind front counter soiled with juice residue, employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed handwashing sign missing at handy sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed sign and posted properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tile at front dining area soiled with dark substance.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.