Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP

1598 W 37 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3483530
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10743886
DBPR license2316180

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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 stored over raw pork in walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal water bottle stored on preparation table in the kitchen area. Operator discarded the water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Still observed **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.