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LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR

3695 NW 46 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3409675
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8565455
DBPR license2302261

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored on top of unwashed tomatoes in double door stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator relocated raw shell eggs to lower portion of reach-in cooler at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine tested exceeded 200ppm, operator poured out half, added more water, retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided Consumer Advisory in Spanish, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -All food handler training expired 2/12/2024 **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple bottled waters on prep tables, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large white containers are soiled

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken thawing in bucket of standing water, operator relocated to triple sink under continuously flowing cool water **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on counter next to handwash sink, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.