ESPANOLITA MIAMI
437 Española Way
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a glass of water on a shelf above food and a cutting board at the cook line. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket on the reach in cooler at the bar torn and falling off.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several card board boxes containing fruit and lobsters on the floor in the kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs on the oven door. The cook removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over arugula. In the glass door reach in cooler.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board and can opener blade soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash cab blocking the kitchen handwashing sink.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ladies restroom. The waiter pulled the air dry in. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the dish machine.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer load dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed octopus (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding). In the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. As per the cook the establishment recently received a delivery approximately one hour ago and the power cord got unplugged. The cook plugged it back in and the temperature dropped. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line draining into the hand sink in the kitchen.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several plastic soda bottles in the sink at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
12
Basic
9
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal pan in a container with tomato sauce. The cook removed it.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on top of arugula at the cook line. The cook removed the bottle and discarded the arugula.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the bar on a wet soiled towel.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 tongs in a container with water at 81°F. The cook poured out the water. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a few small flying insects at the bar.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell and liquid eggs over vegetables in the upright reach in cooler.
- 01B-11-4:High Priority - Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee under restriction/exclusion. See stop sale. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on top of arugula at the cook line. The cook removed the bottle and discarded the arugula.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a sever bring a dirty plate to the ware washing area and continued working severing guest no hand washing.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (50F - Cold Holding)in the upright reach in cooler. As per the cook they just put a delivery away and the cooler was open for a while.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a prep cook washing hands in the triple sink.
- 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.
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plate with a lid in the hand washing sink at the bar. Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
- 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 employees working for more than 60 days Ariel, Maria, Eric and Anael.
- 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. Form provided.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar Repeat Violation
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 26 total violations (5 high priority, 12 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance.. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance.. Repeat Violation **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance.. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance.. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
- 14-72-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap. **Time Extended**
- 38-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Time Extended**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01C-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Establishment receives fresh oysters, tags not kept with original containers located inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Explained and discussed with Manager regarding oyster tags and that tags are required to be kept and maintained for 90 days from last date served written on each tag. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection. Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at cooler unit next to kitchen microwaves. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at cooler unit next to kitchen microwaves. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at several cooler units throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at several cooler units throughout kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. Warning **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee health reporting agreement forms not signed by food employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: 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. Observed employee health reporting agreement forms not signed by food employees. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/27/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance.. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance.. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working. **Time Extended**
- 14-72-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap. **Time Extended**
- 38-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole by the dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole by the dish machine. **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. **Time Extended**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **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. Observed Selvin and Selvin have been working for more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: 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. Observed Selvin and Selvin have been working for more than 60 days. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar. **Time Extended**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
17
Total
26
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/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies bathroom.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance.. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working.
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap.
- 38-11-4:Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the kitchen entrance.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole by the dish machine.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs and 3 ladles on the oven door handle. The cook removed it.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the divider in te reach in cooler soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
- 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 chicken and raw beef over fish in the reach in cooler. I use the safe refrigerator storage guide to teach the cook. He moved the items to the appropriate shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
- 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. Form provided. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 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. Observed Selvin and Selvin have been working for more than 60 days.
- 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. Form provided and signed by several employees. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 26 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 17 basic).
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Phone: (786) 813-7415
Website: https://espanolitamiami.com/
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(11,916 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sunday:12:00 – 11:45 PM
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