ESPERANZA'S CAFETERIA
1048 E 26 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dark substance on top oven. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris under kitchen equipment. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall soiled with grease behind oven . Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris, manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of frozen chicken wings thawing inside 3 compartment sink without running water. Manager turned on water for proper thawing . Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled , manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris, on top preparation table next to oven. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Olga Rodriguez 05/15/2024 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with stains and dust at dining area. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rubber gloves inside hand wash sink at front counter. Manager removed gloves from inside hand wash sink . Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bot containing sanitizer on top of front counter no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle with content name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains at dining area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cut board at kitchen grooved.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/9/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).