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ESPANOLITA MIAMI

437 ESPANOLA WAY · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3724507
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763000
DBPR license2332492

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed both Dishwasher (Chlorine 0.00ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 0.00ppm); the manager set up the Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) to sanitize. **Warning**

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#4High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed the bartender dried his hands on cloth towel. **Warning**

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#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**

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#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the dishwasher touch the trash can and kept washing dishes. **Warning**

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Intermediate 7

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

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#8Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the sink blocked by a laundry basket and items on the floor. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters on the menu not identified as raw. **Warning**

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#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning**

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#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning**

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#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled. **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

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#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.