Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA ESQUIRE DEL PAN CON BISTEC

1190 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33130

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3430744
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719770
DBPR license2322525

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container with ice by grill with cut lettuce (62F – Cold Holding); sliced beef (62F – Cold Holding). As per operator for 1 hour prior advised operator to add more ice.

Intermediate 7

#7Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Coached person in charge and sent form via email.

#8Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands inside 3 compartment sink.

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 to operator via email. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with ladder and plastic containers, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53A-14-4

Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures, provided information to person in charge.

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler underneath register no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside reach in cooler underneath cash register. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed through preparation tables. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.