ESPANOLA CIGAR
409 ESPANOLA WAY · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
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
50-08-7High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container in the sink in the kitchen and trays on top of the hand washing sink at the bar. The manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
53B-02-5Intermediate – Observed: 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 the following employees working for more than 60 days; Jeff, Malachy, Angela, Oksana. Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1Intermediate – Observed: 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4Intermediate – Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two bottles not labeled. The manager labeled the bottles. Priority: Intermediate
Basic 6
10-08-5Basic – Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager moved the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-20-4Basic – Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4Basic – Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen and bar. Priority: Basic
25-27-4Basic – Observed: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Priority: Basic
36-27-5Basic – Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line. Priority: Basic
02D-01-5Basic – Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the cook line. The manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.