Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA

200 SW 107 AVE · SWEETWATER · Dade County · FL 331741420

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3720811
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759304
DBPR license2314173

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lentil soup (47F – Cold Holding) according to manager, Placed inside walk in cooler the night before **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler, according to manager from the night before. lentil soup (47F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups and utensils installed hand sink by sandwich prep area. Operator removed items from inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen, cardboard on the floor.

#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on top of flat grill at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager cocking, no hair restraint used. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to the outside storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the. Floor, front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed prep area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.