LA ESTANCIA HALLANDALE BEACH
801 N FEDERAL HWY STE 111
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 3 dead roaches in storage drawers at front counter. Employee cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-20-5:Basic - Interior of ice machine soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee handled raw shell eggs, proceeded to pick a clean spoon to stir cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Trays of raw shell eggs stored above container of parsley sauce in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display Case- Ham and Cheese Empanadas (105F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Observed one of the glass door removed. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on rack next and above clean dishes in cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans stored in kitchen handwashing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Onions cutter soiled with foods debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Same- **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Same- **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Same - **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach in employee handwashing sink in kitchen. 2) 2 dead roaches under handwashing sink front counter. 3) 2 dead roaches under bench in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris. Cook cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Under dishwashing machine area covered with standing water. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cook line flip top- Cooked Rice (50F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach on top of bread crumbs bag stored on rack in kitchen. 2) 1 live roach front of mop sink next to water heater in dishwashing area. 3) 1 live roach in storage cabinet at entrance of kitchen. 4) 1 live roach in container of individual mayonnaise packets at coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cook line flip top- Cooked Rice (50F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid. See stop sale
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at all handwash sinks. Manager replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled cleaner bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Same- **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Same **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine or quaternary test kit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Same- **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach at front door entrance. 2) 1 dead roach next to displace case front counter. 3) 10 dead roaches next to mop sink. 4) 6 dead roaches under three compartments sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with accumulation of grease and foods debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill soiled with accumulation of grease and foods debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall front of walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under Triple sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- 1 live roach on floor under a dining room chair across from bar. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: 1) 1 Live roach under cake boxes rack next to triple sink. 2) 1 live roach under Atosa Reach in freezer in kitchen. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine or quaternary test kit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Same- **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach at front door entrance. 2) 1 dead roach next to displace case front counter. 3) 10 dead roaches next to mop sink. 4) 6 dead roaches under three compartments sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with accumulation of grease and foods debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill soiled with accumulation of grease and foods debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall front of walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under Triple sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- 1 live roach on floor under a dining room chair across from bar. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine or quaternary test kit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Same- **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled **Repeat Violation**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach at front door entrance. 2) 1 dead roach next to displace case front counter. 3) 10 dead roaches next to mop sink. 4) 6 dead roaches under three compartments sinks. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with accumulation of grease and foods debris. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of meat stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under grill soiled with accumulation of grease and foods debris **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall front of walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O PPM. Cook remade to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Rice (52F - Cooling); Cooked Mashed Potatoes (50F - Cooling. Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 small flying insects next to dishwashing area landing on raw potatoes. **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw beef stored on top of opened box of butter in True reach in cooler across from Atoasa freezer entrance of kitchen. Employee removed raw beef. 2) Raw Shell eggs stored on above cut lemons in cook line flip top. Cook moved egg to lower reach in. 3) Containers of raw beef stored above opened bag of coconut flakes and container of homemade frosting in walk in cooler. Employee removed**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under Triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs 59F. Per Manager foods items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) 3A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham (58F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F - Cold Holding). Salted Butter (58F - Cold Holding); Milk (59F - Cold Holding); Cremeso Queso (58F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today 2) Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Walk in cooler- Raw shell eggs 59F. Per Manager foods items in unit overnight. 3) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked Rice (52F - Cooling); Cooked Mashed Potatoes (50F - Cooling. Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham (58F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Goat Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F - Cold Holding). Salted Butter (58F - Cold Holding); Milk (59F - Cold Holding); Cremeso Queso (58F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today.. Priority: High Priority **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine or quaternary test kit **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Cook replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 20 total violations (8 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
14
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 Manager emptied and cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Emailed sign to operator.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Several containers of meat stored on floor in Walk in freezer
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in Sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Bags of raw beef and raw sausages stored above packages of cheese and bottles of wine in True Glass Reach in Cooler front Counter. Manager rearranged unit. 2) Container of raw Salmon stored above container of sauce in flip top lower reach in cooler in cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Clear plastic bag of Chicken stored above plastic bags of ground beef in Walk in Freezer- Employee inverted. ** **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bowl, container and knife stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Cook Replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled glass cleaner bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).