Casa Juan

5755 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33126 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330526

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 21 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 25, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Sep 25 follow-up · 34 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
13 high priority (10 fixed by the Sep 25 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 17 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-67
Administrative complaint on Sep 14, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score21

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Sep142026

Routine inspection

35 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
8 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  During the callback inspection observed walk in freezer shelves rusted.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Objectionable odors in early in cooler.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
21 violations still not corrected:
- 4 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 14 Basic
What was still cited
High priority4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
  Administrative complaint
  Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  During the callback inspection observed 2 flies flying throughout the dry storage area. Additionally, approximately 3 flies were observed flying and landing at preparation table, located at front counter.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  More time given
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
  More time given
Basic14
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  More time given
  Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven and microwaves has accumulation of old food debris.
  More time given
  Walk-in cooler interior and shelves have heavy accumulation of old food debris.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils and equipment stored on dirty wall at mop sink.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall inside walk in cooler soiled.
  More time given
  Objectionable odors in early in cooler.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
35 violations found:
- 13 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 17 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority13
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed beef pastry (71°F - Cold Holding); cheese pastry (68°F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter. As per manager, for more than 4 hours.
  Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed container of pork soup with dates exceeding 7 days at walk in cooler. Observed 5 live flies land on raw potatoes at dry storage area.
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
  Observed container of pork soup with dates exceeding 7 days at walk in cooler.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed beef pastry (71°F - Cold Holding); cheese pastry (68°F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front counter. As per manager, for more than 4 hours. Observed raw fish at 71°F at room temperature at cook line. As per employee, for less than 30 minutes. Employee took product to cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
  Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed beef stew (120°F - Hot Holding); ground beef (125°F - Hot Holding)in steam table. As per operator food was placed on the steam table 2 hours before the inspection. Employee reheated food beef stew (178°F - Reheating); ground beef (169°F - Reheating).
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork at walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Observed an employee handling raw food and subsequently putting on gloves without washing hands beforehand. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
  Fixed on the spot
  Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  Observed an employee washing their hands while wearing gloves. Discussed with employee and coached in proper methods.
  Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Observed employee cleaning cooking pot at 3 compartment sink and then began handling clean containers, no hand wash.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
  Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinse with no sanitizer vegetable dicer.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed more than 30 + small flies actively flying throughout the dry storage area. Approximately 5 flies were observed landing on raw potatoes. Additionally, approximately 10 flies were observed landing on clean blender glasses and maple syrup containers located at the front counter preparation area.
Intermediate5
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed cooked chicken prepared 2 days prior to the inspection with no date mark.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed preparation table soiled with old food debris at cook line. Observed wall mounted vegetable dicer heavily soiled with old food debris. Employee removed item and washed and rinsed. Observed fryer baskets soiled with old food debris at cook line. Observed interior of rice and flour containers soiled with old food debris at back storage area. Observed interior of toaster soiled at front counter.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed employee washing and disposing dirty water in hand sink, located at cooking line.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
  Observed sanitizer spray stored next to clean knives and forks, located at front counter. During the inspection employee removed item.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic17
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Observed several raw fish stored in standing water at preparation table. Employee removed fish from water and placed it in reach in cooler.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed several aluminum containers with cooked food not covered in reach in cooler, located at cooking line and walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven and microwaves has accumulation of old food debris.
  Repeat violation
  Walk-in cooler interior and shelves have heavy accumulation of old food debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed reach in cooler fans guard soiled.
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils and equipment stored on dirty wall at mop sink.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  Observed 1 dead roach on the floor at dry storage area. Manager removed and discarded dead roach.
  Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  Observed 1 sticky tape with dead flies hanging from the ceiling over clean kitchen equipment.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall inside walk in cooler soiled.
  Also observed plastic curtains at walk in cooler heavily soiled with black mold like substance. Observed wall at mop sink soiled.
  Objectionable odors in early in cooler.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.