LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA
200 SW 107 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee replaced sanitizer container, retest Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm).
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mojo (garlic) (66F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. Employee placed in ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at washing area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not properly labeled under triple sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside wheat container at sandwich station. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area and preparation area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on cutting board across cook line. Employee removed the cup.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sweet plantains stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at storage area. Repeat Violation
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board across cook line. Employee removed the towel.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler 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. 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 heart over cut fruits inside white chest freezer. Employee removed the beef heart. Corrected On-Site
- 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 sausage croquettes (116F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (123F - Cold Holding); inside hot box as per employee was placed 20 minutes ago. Employee employee placed products on hottest side of hot box for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris on prep table across cook line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next juice station. 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 boiled veggies inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vent dusty at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vent dusty at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom soiled with food debris at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom soiled with food debris at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-60-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn at the back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Screen in door torn at the back exit door. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen. As per employee for about an hour. Also observed Cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Employee stated that the product was cooked the night before and then placed inside walk in cooler and that it has not been out or used since the night before. Observed butter (76F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee for 2 hrs. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed observed Cooked black beans (54F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Also observed butter (72F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at sandwich station. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese tequenos (118F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee turned up the temperature for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (133F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. Cheese tequenos were not available. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at the outside back area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at the outside back area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with yellow food debris next to ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with yellow food debris next to ware washing area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside salt plastic containers. Employee removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vent dusty at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex restroom. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food at kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on floor at back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwave interior soiled with food debris at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed white chest freezer door gaskets soiled. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer bottom soiled with food debris at storage area. Warning
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn at the back exit door. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on juice station. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container without label on shelve under preparation table at kitchen. Also observed flour inside plastic container without label on preparation table. Warning
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean equipment with washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Warning
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 3 smoked pork inside walk in cooler, also observed 3 at front counter. Invoice was not provided. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw quail eggs stored with produce inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 3 smoked pork inside walk in cooler, also observed 3 at front counter. Invoice was not provided. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Employee stated that the product was cooked the night before and then placed inside walk in cooler and that it has not been out or used since the night before.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce (71F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (70F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at kitchen. As per employee for about an hour. Also observed Cooked black beans (52F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Employee stated that the product was cooked the night before and then placed inside walk in cooler and that it has not been out or used since the night before. Observed butter (76F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee for 2 hrs. Employee placed product inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Warning
- 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 cheese tequenos (118F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding); chicken empanada (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per employee for approximately 2 hours. Employee turned up the temperature for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at the outside back area. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with yellow food debris next to ware washing area. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to store plastic small trays at juice station. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to ware washing area. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at juice station. Warning
- 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 flan, rice pudding prepared for more than 24 hrs inside reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 27 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside salt container under prep table at kitchen area. Also observed bowl inside cereal container at sandwich station. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on flat grill and on pans storage shelves over stove. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water damage throughout the kitchen area. Also ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Also at kitchen prep table and sandwich station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet plantains and raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler door. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table with food contact equipment soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned up the table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with no food safety training for Yamila and Cristobal - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: During the callback inspection no proof of state approved employee training provided for Yamila and Cristobal . Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside salt container under prep table at kitchen area. Also observed bowl inside cereal container at sandwich station. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on flat grill and on pans storage shelves over stove. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water damage throughout the kitchen area. Also ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Also at kitchen prep table and sandwich station.
- 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 employee phone stored on steam table at kitchen area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coffee creamers stored on floor at front counter. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar inside plastic bucket in kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at restrooms.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed employee washing two empty milk gallons for reuse. Instructed employee about not reusing single service articles.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham mix stored uncovered inside walk in cooler. Employee covered food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar without label at kitchen prep area.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee fixed the chemical connection and last reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet plantains and raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler door.
- 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 chicken over sweet plantains at white chest freezer.
- 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 white rice (111F - Hot Holding ) as per employee less than one hour. Employee placed the rice inside over for reheating and last reading white rice (167F - Reheating)
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table with food contact equipment soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned up the table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with no food safety training for Yamila and Cristobal
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee area at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).
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Phone: (305) 559-6117
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Monday:Open 24 hours
Tuesday:Open 24 hours
Wednesday:Open 24 hours
Thursday:Open 24 hours
Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025