Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR

3695 NW 46 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3569787
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10720403
DBPR license2302261

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority41-07-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-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.

#7High Priority08A-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.

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in the reach in freezer located at cook line.

#9Intermediate53B-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.

Basic 4

#1Basic22-08-4

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**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

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.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, small black reach in cooler located across from the prep table at prep area.

#4Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.