ESPANOLITA MIAMI
437 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 2
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer load dirty dishes and removed clean dishes without washing his hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed octopus (51F – Cold Holding); butter (51F – Cold Holding). In the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. As per the cook the establishment recently received a delivery approximately one hour ago and the power cord got unplugged. The cook plugged it back in and the temperature dropped. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line draining into the hand sink in the kitchen.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several plastic soda bottles in the sink at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the dish machine.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:01 PM.
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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.