ESPANOLITA MIAMI
437 ESPANOLA WAY · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over fish in the reach in cooler. I use the safe refrigerator storage guide to teach the cook. He moved the items to the appropriate shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Selvin and Selvin have been working for more than 60 days.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided and signed by several employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Basic 17
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies bathroom.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance.. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working.
14-72-4Basic – Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap.
38-11-4Basic – Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the kitchen entrance.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole by the dish machine.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs and 3 ladles on the oven door handle. The cook removed it.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the divider in te reach in cooler soiled.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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.