ESPANOLA CIGAR
409 Española Way
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen Observed ceiling tiles missing at room where reach in freezer are. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
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. Observed throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor in the kitchen. The manager put it in a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager moved the straws behind the bar. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles with a yellow liquid not labeled. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The manager paid for the license during the inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over calamari in the drawer cooler at the cook line. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a bar tender was her hands in the triple sink. Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed at the bar. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers working with no proof of training; Jimena, Juliette, Yunior. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at kitchen Observed ceiling tiles missing at room where reach in freezer are.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers door at kitchen in disrepair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in coolers at kitchen.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at kitchen floor.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by kitchen area.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board stored at handsink at bar.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: - From initial inspection : Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen and bar. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen and bar. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 days; Jeff, Malachy, Angela, Oksana. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 days; Jeff, Malachy, Angela, Oksana. **Time Extended**
- 25-27-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-26: Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided. Priority: Intermediate
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container in the sink in the kitchen and trays on top of the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
- 10-08-5:Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager moved the scoops. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
- 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen and bar. Priority: Basic
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 days; Jeff, Malachy, Angela, Oksana. Priority: Intermediate
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles not labeled. The manager labeled the bottles. Priority: Intermediate
- 25-27-4:Basic - Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic
- 36-27-5:Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line. Priority: Basic
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. The manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Phone: (305) 604-3432
Website: https://espanolacigarbar.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(1,348 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:30 PM – 3:00 AM
Tuesday:12:30 PM – 3:00 AM
Wednesday:12:30 PM – 3:00 AM
Thursday:12:30 PM – 3:00 AM
Friday:12:30 PM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:12:30 PM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:12:30 PM – 3:00 AM
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Features
✓ Night Club
✓ Bar
✓ Store
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025