LA ESQUIRE DEL PAN CON BISTEC
1190 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33130
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 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 cooked pork inside reach in cooler underneath register no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
4
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside reach in cooler underneath cash register. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed through preparation tables. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container with ice by grill with cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (62F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 1 hour prior advised operator to add more ice.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Coached person in charge and sent form via email.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands inside 3 compartment sink.
- 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. Provided to operator via email. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with ladder and plastic containers, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures, provided information to person in charge.
- 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 cooked pork inside reach in cooler underneath register no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped door gasket RIC, front of Beverage cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped door gasket RIC, front of Beverage cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 50 lbs of sugar on kitchen floor. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 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 kitchen employees foodhandlers expired 2023 Elizabeth lopez, Andrea Fernandaz Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach-in cooler below pos system torn/ in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patty's stored above ready to eat cut tomatoes in reach-in cooler under POS system. Operator removed raw beef to properly store. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ambient temperature of shelled eggs (63F - Cold Holding); stored under grill area. Discussed with operator about using time as a public health control. Distributed TPHC paperwork to operator during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (45F - Cold Holding) stored in sink at front counter. Operator stated the machine is broken and will be fixed today so she had container of milk out for about 20 minutes. Operator placed milk back in reach-in cooler to chill. Operator finished container of milk. Also, raw beef (60F - Cold Holding) on shelf in front of grill. Discussed with operator about using TPHC or keep stored in nearby reach-in cooler. Employee placed beef in reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose bibb near kitchen entry swinging door.
- 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in front corner of kitchen. Operator replenished paper towels. 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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employees on duty read and signed form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink or triple sink. Water temp 75F. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).