HOSTERIA ROMANA
429 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH 33139
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the preparation area.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean p,area and pans on a rusted shelf.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of bread on the walk-in cooler floor. Observed cases of different foods on the walk-in freezer floor.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the back door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved them behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed outside in a mop bucket.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato paste dented in the back room. The cook discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 touching dirty dishes and the clean dishes without washing his hands.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pitcher in the hand sink by the drink station.q
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the ice bin.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice bin.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. 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 certificate has expired Attillo, David's, and Michele.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Horacio Rodriguez expired on 3/21/2019. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: 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/. Horacio Rodriguez expired on 3/21/2019. **Warning** As per the manager the proctor is on vacation. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed Nicelio Alberto Marrero has a CFM certificate from The always food safe company from 01-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the employee restroom. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 10-14-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The server inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The server inverted the buckets. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Horacio Rodriguez expired on 3/21/2019. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: 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/. Horacio Rodriguez expired on 3/21/2019. **Warning** As per the manager the proctor is on vacation. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the employee restroom. **Warning**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the walk-in cooler and freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The server inverted the buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the employee and guest restrooms. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of orange soda in the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over heavy cream in the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook moved the items to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 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/. Horacio Rodriguez expired on 3/21/2019. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with different chemicals not labeled throughout the restaurant. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).