Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ESQUINA CUBANA

710 WASHINGTON AVE #1 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3731052
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13769545
DBPR license2328394

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees with no food manager present. **Warning**

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Basic 8

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup in dishwasher at warewashing area. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area ceiling tiles missing next to kitchen exit. **Warning**

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#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed five dead roaches on the floor at dry storage area. **Warning**

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#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee beverage at cook line work station where food is prepared. **Warning**

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#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under kitchen exit door **Warning**

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#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fry oil stored on the floor at kitchen area. **Warning**

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#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in storage area behind cook line, a knife stored behind a conduit over reaching chest freezer. **Warning**

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#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line three tongs hung on oven handle. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.