DELICIAS DE ESPANA 3
8950 SW 74 CT STE-101
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone phone next to the dishwasher area.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken multiple floor tiles in the kitchen area
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the kitchen area behind the slicer.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven with heavy soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled, under prep table soiled.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed desserts cooler fan cover with heavy soiled
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
13
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup without handle inside of rice containers.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food at cook line.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor at preparation area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 90 F. Operator reheat the water to 138°F. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler exposed insulation at preparation area.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed different cooked food not covered at reach in cooler located in front of dishwasher machine. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at preparation sink next to dishwasher area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers not identified by common name at shelf under preparation table.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside of thank you bags at shelf preparation area. Operator sent the products to be changed the bag. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tail stored over unwashed potatoes at walk-in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over apples at walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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 stored over raw ground beef at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching raw beef and cracker eggs with gloves and then touching single service artificial to serve the food. Operator was informed that the gloves need to be discarded, washing hands and use new gloves. Operator discarded the gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (56 F - Cold Holding); white rice (56 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table next to fryers. As per operator for 1.5 hours. Operator moved the products to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
6
Basic
15
Total
30
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two plastic containers used as scoop inside of rice.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed trays stored on floor next to dishwasher machine. Operator picked up the trays. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna inside of ROP at reach in cooler. Operated opened the individual packages. Corrected On-Site
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed ground chorizo (70 F - Cold Holding) at microwave. As per operator was thawed one hour ago. Operator moved the product to a container and moved to a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a spatula between wall and dishwasher machine. Operator removed the spatula. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 101°F. Operator moved the container to the grill to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning red containers at walk-in cooler.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed raw whole oranges dispensed to orange juicer without washing the oranges before used. As per manager the oranges are squeezed without washing the orange's before.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Deserts and ground chorizo not covered at reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee coming from the outside starting put gloves without washing hands first. Employee was informed and he washed his hands and put gloves on. Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee put whole orange inside of orange juicer without gloves.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. Operator paid the license at the time of the inspection. Confirmation number 236059217. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork stored over unwashed vegetables at walk in cooler. Operator relocated the raw pork. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over croquettes at reach in cooler preparation area. And raw shrimp stored over cheese at reach in cooler. And raw chicken stored over soups at reach in coolers. Operator moved the raw products to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish and raw pork. Operator relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator washed hands with gloves on. Operator was informed that the gloves need to be discarded and the hands need to be washed. Employee discarded the gloves and washing her hands. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground chorizo (70 F - Cold Holding) inside of microwave. As per operator was thawed one hour ago. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm) at preparation area. Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer how to calibrate the thermometer. Manager was instructed how to calibrate the thermometer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink preparation area. Paper towels was provided. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed two new employees no proof of Food employees reporting agreement. Employees signed the form. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at preparation table.
- 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 deserts and chorizo at reach in cooler not properly date marked. As per operator from two days ago. Operator was informed that the products need to be date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 30 total violations (9 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
1
Basic
17
Total
25
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of white rice under preparation table.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout kitchen soiled. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees shoes under cooling racks at kitchen.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all front counter employees without hair restraint.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at warewashing area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooker gaskets torn at preparation area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread and fish stored on floor at walk in freezer. Observed box of raw pork on floor at walk in cooler.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Observed at preparation table at preparation area. Employee removed knife and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs hanging at oven door. Operator removed all tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensil hanging on soiled equipment handle next to grill. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of utensil touching cooked potatoes at preparation table. Operator removed handle. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area with exposed insulation.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at cooler at front counter.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of rice not covered under preparation table.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 80F. Operator was informed to heat water to 135 or completely remove water. Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over empanadas at walk in freezer. Operator placed item at top of shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp,octopus and calamari stored over onions and butter at reach in cooler in front of stove. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables at walk in cooler and raw fish stored over vegetables at reach in cooler. Operator was informed to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish at reach in freezer. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked white rice (53F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from dishwashing area. As per manager has been there since day before. Operator discarded rice **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked white rice (53F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from dishwashing area. As per manager has been there since day before and slice ham (45F - Cold Holding); chorizo(47F - Cold Holding) all cold holding at reach in cooler at preparation area. As per operator was out at breakfast time. Operator put item in bottom part of reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator discarded rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (90F - Hot Holding) hot holding at room temperature under shelf at preparation table. As per operator for half an hour. Operator put potatoes in container and moved to reach in cooler to cool down.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator washed dish in hand wash sink at preparation area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 25 total violations (7 high priority, 1 intermediate, 17 basic).