LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA
200 SW 107 AVE · SWEETWATER · Dade County · FL 331741420
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet plantains and raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler door. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed raw chicken stored in Nonfood-grade bags inside white chest freezer next to walk in cooler door. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table with food contact equipment soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned up the table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with no food safety training for Yamila and Cristobal – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: During the callback inspection no proof of state approved employee training provided for Yamila and Cristobal . **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside salt container under prep table at kitchen area. Also observed bowl inside cereal container at sandwich station. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on flat grill and on pans storage shelves over stove. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water damage throughout the kitchen area. Also ceiling vents dusty throughout kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area. Also at kitchen prep table and sandwich station. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at restrooms. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. – From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:04 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.