ESPANOLES EN MIAMI
2600 SOUTH DOUGLAS RD, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 3058039850
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen the following items out of temperature: ham 46F, cheese 46F, cut tomatoes 46F. Operator transferred items to another unit since according to him, all items were prepared and placed in the unit less than one hour before.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled and rusted.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at sandwich station not cooling properly.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By sandwich station.
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks from soiled equipment to clean items without previously hand washing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed reach in cooler at kitchen with broken gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee never wash hands or change gloves when changed tasks at kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler at kitchen raw chicken over cooked chicken. Employee placed raw chicken on the unit's bottom.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment gaskets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee placed knife in shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at kitchen, filters' hood, soiled with grease accumulation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went from clean equipment to soil item without hand washing or changing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at kitchen whole chicken improperly thawed.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil, vinegar, sugar, water, missing labels.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink missing at front counter new to new addition. Mop sink shared with main building. Approved from previous business.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new extension for front counter and new divider from kitchen to front counter including window. Operator will submit plans to Tallahassee.
Food stored on floor. Observed at prep area 2 boxes with oranges stored on floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded towel.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at kitchen/ prep area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.