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ESPERANZA'S CAFETERIA

1048 E 26 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/28/2025

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8520981

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345428

  • 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

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Google Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
(21 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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