ESPANOLITA MIAMI
437 ESPANOLA WAY, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-448-6232
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a few small flying insects at the bar.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a cook remove his gloves after preparing a plate of food. The put on new gloves without washing his hands.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The cook brought towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The cook brought soap.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair on tongs on the oven door handle. The cook removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a garbage can in front of the hand washing sink by the dish machine.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the dish machine uses chlorine as sanitizer and the establishment has a quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the mechanical device isn't functioning in the men's restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the oven. The cook removed it.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler and freezers gaskets soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over arugula. In the glass door reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board and can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a large trash cab blocking the kitchen handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ladies restroom. The waiter pulled the air dry in.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a glass of water on a shelf above food and a cutting board at the cook line. The cook removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket on the reach in cooler at the bar torn and falling off.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Food stored on floor. Observed several card board boxes containing fruit and lobsters on the floor in the kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs on the oven door. The cook removed them.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a drain line draining into the hand sink in the kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed several plastic soda bottles in the sink at the bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed the tongs.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the dish machine.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority12 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a few small flying insects at the bar.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell and liquid eggs over vegetables in the upright reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat food contaminated by employee under restriction/exclusion. See stop sale. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on top of arugula at the cook line. The cook removed the bottle and discarded the arugula.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed a sever bring a dirty plate to the ware washing area and continued working severing guest no hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (50F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (50F - Cold Holding)in the upright reach in cooler. As per the cook they just put a delivery away and the cooler was open for a while.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed a prep cook washing hands in the triple sink.
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.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plate with a lid in the hand washing sink at the bar.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 days Ariel, Maria, Eric and Anael.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal pan in a container with tomato sauce. The cook removed it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on top of arugula at the cook line. The cook removed the bottle and discarded the arugula.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop at the bar on a wet soiled towel.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 tongs in a container with water at 81°F. The cook poured out the water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance..
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee health reporting agreement forms not signed by food employees.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Establishment receives fresh oysters, tags not kept with original containers located inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Explained and discussed with Manager regarding oyster tags and that tags are required to be kept and maintained for 90 days from last date served written on each tag.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at cooler unit next to kitchen microwaves. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at several cooler units throughout kitchen area.
Oct 23, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
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 Selvin and Selvin have been working for more than 60 days.
No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies bathroom.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance..
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole by the dish machine.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate17 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef over fish in the reach in cooler. I use the safe refrigerator storage guide to teach the cook. He moved the items to the appropriate shelves.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
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. Form provided.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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 Selvin and Selvin have been working for more than 60 days.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided and signed by several employees.
No soap provided at handwash Observed at the bar.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies bathroom.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at the mop sink and kitchen entrance..
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn. Observed the dish machine Not working.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed one of the filter missing leaving an approximately one foot gap.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed a hole in the floor with standing water in the ware washing area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor at the kitchen entrance.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a large hole by the dish machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs and 3 ladles on the oven door handle. The cook removed it.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the divider in te reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the kitchen entrance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
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