ESQUINA CUBANA
710 WASHINGTON AVE #1 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced cherry tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding) double pan at reach in cooler. Observed butter (62F – Cold Holding) by bread toaster, as per chef for 30 minutes prior.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (98F – Hot Holding); beef (104F – Hot Holding) in steam table, as per chef for approximately 1 hour prior.
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:47 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.