Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CAFE ESPANA 2

1000 E 15 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3343059
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8362319
DBPR license2301575

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Moro (55°F – Cooling); sweet plantain (60°F – Cooling) inside reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Moro (55°F – Cooling); sweet plantain (60°F – Cooling) inside reach in cooler, was cooked from the day before as per operator. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (130F – Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53A-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 6 employees working at the same time not certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees washing dishes without sanitation solutions. Operator properly set up the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitation solutions of 100 ppm.

#2Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken on top of reach in freezer. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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.