ESQUINA CUBANA
710 WASHINGTON AVE #1
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
13
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**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor by reach in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout kitchen reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front on hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
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. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled located at reach in cooler at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter by bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
14
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. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled located at reach in cooler at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken inside sink with no running water at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: At the time of the callback observed fish thawing inside sink with no running water at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter by bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Andres Rodriguez, Pricilla Molina, Oscar Longo, ams Angel Martinez. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed certificate for Oscar Longo issued on 12/22/2021, Andres Rodriguez certificate issue 10/5/2024, Priscilla Molina issued in 10/5/2024. Observed Angel Martinez with no certificate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Observed certificate for Angel Martinez issued on 11/4/2024, Priscila Molina issued on 10/5/2024, Andres Rodriguez issued on 10/5/2024. Observed Oscar Longo issued on 12/22/2021. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
17
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. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled located at reach in cooler at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken inside sink with no running water at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: At the time of the callback observed fish thawing inside sink with no running water at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter by bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of handsink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Andres Rodriguez, Pricilla Molina, Oscar Longo, ams Angel Martinez. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed certificate for Oscar Longo issued on 12/22/2021, Andres Rodriguez certificate issue 10/5/2024, Priscilla Molina issued in 10/5/2024. Observed Angel Martinez with no certificate. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/4/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
14
Total
20
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 at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored above reach in cooler by kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at handsink located at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled located at reach in cooler at kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled located at the storage area by the back of the restaurant.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken inside sink with no running water at kitchen.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter by bar 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-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of handsink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag with Maduros stored in handsink.
- 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 Andres Rodriguez, Pricilla Molina, Oscar Longo, ams Angel Martinez.
- 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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, and pork held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 20 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 14 basic).