SANTA FE NEWS AND ESPRESSO DESIGN DISTRICT
140 NE 39 ST UNIT 238 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box chicken empanadas (102F – Hot Holding) and ham croquettes (120F – Hot Holding). As per employee for about 3 hours. Employee began to reheat empanadas and croquettes. Observed at rice cooker , rice (125F – Hot Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours. Employee began to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed chicken empanadas (98F – Hot Holding) and ham croquettes (111F – Hot Holding). As per employee for 2 hours. Observed at rice cooker , rice (131F – Hot Holding). As per cook for about 2 hours. Employees began to reheat items during callback inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed cutting board soiled. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand sink used as dump sink for coffee utensils. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed sink still being used as dump sink. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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 for employees, Jose Hadad and Ana Laura present at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: **Time Extended**
Basic 5
10-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave and baking oven so-called with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed microwave and oven interiors soiled. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed no hand wash signs. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in kitchen soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection observed mop still not stored correctly. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:23 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 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.