LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR
3695 NW 46 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled, shelves located by the ware washing area. Observed hood filters with heavy grease buildup.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, small black reach in cooler located across from the prep table at prep area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of aspirin stored in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Operator removed it on site. 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 cold pasta salad in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
- 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 beef in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in the reach in freezer located at cook line.
- 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. Elizabeth Shererwood expired on 2-12-24.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the stand up reach in cooler.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the kitchen prep table.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drainage in the kitchen hand washing sink.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floor with food debris.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a coffee strainer in the handwashing sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple bottled waters on prep tables, operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large white containers are soiled
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken thawing in bucket of standing water, operator relocated to triple sink under continuously flowing cool water Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on counter next to handwash sink, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored on top of unwashed tomatoes in double door stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator relocated raw shell eggs to lower portion of reach-in cooler at front counter Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine tested exceeded 200ppm, operator poured out half, added more water, retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled Repeat Violation
- 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. -provided Consumer Advisory in Spanish, operator posted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -All food handler training expired 2/12/2024 Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the front counter glass door upright cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables in the upright cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a large white cutting board solid.
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).