Inspection Report

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ESPERANZA'S CAFETERIA

1048 E 26 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330133718

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3714382
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13752875
DBPR license2320083

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed prep steak on top cooked rice and beans inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled with food debris at prep area. Manager removed and placed inside 3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent at kitchen area soiled with dark substance.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed bag of to go being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.