Casa Verde

15708 SW 72 St Unit A 5, Miami, FL 33193 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334425

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 39 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.High priority, repeat · 17 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 intermediate (1 repeat), 10 basic (4 repeats); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-41
Complaint after follow-up on Sep 30
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score39

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul202026

Routine inspection

18 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 30, 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.
10 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  Observed no training certificates available except for Jennifer Giraldo and Maria Gutierrez. Observed the 1 employee, Yuleis Estrada working at the time of today's inspection with no food handler training certificate. No other food handler certificates could not be provided at the time of inspection for the other employees.
  Administrative complaint
Basic8
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  More time given
  No copy of latest inspection report available. * Observed unavailable at the time of inspection, must be available upon request by customers. *Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
12 violations still not corrected:
- 3 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  Observed no training certificates available except for Jennifer Giraldo. Observed 5 employees at the time of today's and yesterday's inspection with no food handler training certificate.
  More time given
Basic9
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  More time given
  Open dumpster lid.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed ceiling not smooth above prep area and 3CS.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  More time given
  No copy of latest inspection report available. * Observed unavailable at the time of inspection, must be available upon request by customers. *Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 6 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed salmon (124°F - Hot Holding per operator prepped at 9am); steak (111°F - Hot Holding per operator prepped at 9am); cooked chicken (107°F - Hot Holding, per operator prepped at 9am). Observed steam table not working properly. In back area: quinoa (110°F - Hot Holding per operator prepped at 9am)
  Repeat violation
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm). Operator diluted to 100 ppm.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  Observed online menu no consumer advisory for breakfast item-Rise and Shine-three eggs any style.
  Repeat violation
  Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed 3 containers of tuna salad not date marked, and one container of cooked sweet potato with no date mark. Per operator, they were prepared yesterday morning at 9am prep time.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Observed no chlorine test strips.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  Observed rust on shelving unit above 3CS that housed tongs.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  Observed no certificate was able to be provided. Spoke to manager on the phone and he could not provide at the time of inspection.
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training certificates available, per operator via phone call, they are not available in the establishment. Verified either employees on site, no certificate available.
Basic10
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed accumulation of rust on shelving inside walk in cooler
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine in front area.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed for hand wash sink in front area.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Open dumpster lid.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  Observed in. front area prep where powders, Nutella and peanut butter are.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed soiled ceiling vent absolve prep area where rice cookers are. Also observed water damage in tiles above prep and 3 CS area.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed above prep area and 3CS.
  Repeat violation
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  Observed unavailable at the time of inspection.
  Repeat violation
  No copy of latest inspection report available. * Observed unavailable at the time of inspection, must be available upon request by customers. *Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
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.