TASCA DE ESPANA
8770 CORAL WAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33165
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook line employee touch personal phone and immediately grab clean kitchen untenable without proper hand washing.
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 10 roach droppings on the wall near service window in kitchen area. Observed approximately 20 roach droppings on the wall next to reach in cooler at the bar area. Observed approximately thirty roach droppings on the shelf where clean cups are stored.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately five rodent droppings in a corner on the floor near water heater in the dry food storage area. Observed approximately three rodent droppings behind on the floor mixer in the kitchen prep area.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish fully thawed out inside commercially processed reduce oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (48F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler unit located across the cook line.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored next to canned goods.
Intermediate 7
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Shravan Kulshrestha 11/10/2020 with expired certified food manager.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink inside employee restroom.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table surface shelf with rust accumulation.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of glass cleaner with no label.
Basic 20
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a food contact surface to place dough inside tandoori oven.
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish fully thawed out inside commercially processed reduce oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee engaged in food preparation without a hair net at the cook line.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exit door near kitchen cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near exit door.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall behind hand wash sink near three compartment sink in disrepair.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor next to ice machine.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water at 74F at the cook line.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven located next to the cook line with soiled interior.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near on the floor mixer with soiled gaskets.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed two plastic containers at the dry rack station with old labels.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed aluminum container of cooked beef inside walk in cooler not covered.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef being thawed at room temperature next to three compartment sink.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers of seasonings at the cook line with no label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:12 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.