LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR
3695 NW 46 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).