EL SABOR DE LA ESQUINA
2090 SW 67 AVE, Miami FL 33155
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
AUG 24
DEC 25
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored on top of cooked steak.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches.
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 cook Angel hired more than 69 days no employee training.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 10ppm. Employee replenished solution with chlorine. Final reading, 100ppm.
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (57F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw cut chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near entrance door. As per operator, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (57F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw cut chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near entrance door. As per operator, since the previous day.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 9 containers of flan at reach in cooler. Operator unable to provide invoice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (57F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw cut chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near entrance door. As per operator, since the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (57F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding); raw cut beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw cut chicken (56F - Cold Holding) at 2 door reach in cooler near entrance door. As per operator, since the previous day.
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.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed cooking pot too large to wash, rinse and sanitize inside 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside container of cheese inside preparation cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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