CAFE ESPANA
498 W 28TH ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed washed oranges stored inside dirty cardboard at front counter. Operator washed oranges and stored in clean container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in same container inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tomato sauce container dated 01/19 inside reach in cooler in front of walk in freezer. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tomato sauce container dated 01/19 inside reach in cooler in front of walk in freezer. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) under steam table at cook line at kitchen area. Operator discarded and replaced sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) under steam table at cook line at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answer the big 6. Coached employee during inspection.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 dirty utensil stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty shelf at dry storage area at kitchen area.
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee machine area.
Basic 18
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside black pepper container on top of reach in cooler at cook line area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with food debris at cook line area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on top of beans container at dry storage area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry and a watch at front counter.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees engaged in good preparation with no hair restraint at front counter.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside metal container on shelf above 3 compartment sink at cook line area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to reach in freezers at kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor outside of men bathroom. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall behind beans container at dry storage area.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator provided ambient thermometer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sodas reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of waters stored inside reach in cooler on top of establishment food. Operator segregated and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line at kitchen entrance.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken stew and pork leg thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table at front counter. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for proper thawing . **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:04 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.