ESQUINA CUBANA
710 WASHINGTON AVE #1 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Mash potatoes (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding) cooked last night.
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 stored over fish at cooling drawers at cook line. Coached chef on correct procedure.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Mash potatoes (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding) cooked last night not reaching 41F in a total of 6 hours.
Intermediate 6
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. Provided manager with cleanup procedures via email. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities agreement and it was signed during inspections. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by garbage bin at kitchen area. Chef removed bin. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities form via email.
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached chef in correct procedure.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beans cooked the day before with no date marking at cook line.
Basic 15
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and other containers not inverted or protected at kitchen area. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-12-4Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor made of unsealed cement at 3 compartment area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of salt and oil stored on floor at kitchen area near white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with choking poster via email.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and bar area. Provided person in charge with signage. **Repeat Violation**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-49-6Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at kitchen area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of cilantro sauce with no label. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.