ESPERANZA'S CAFETERIA
1048 E 26 ST, Hialeah FL 33013 · (305)694-5100
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed prep steak on top cooked rice and beans inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled with food debris at prep area. Manager removed and placed inside 3 compartment sink to be washed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent at kitchen area soiled with dark substance.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed bag of to go being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink on top preparation table. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on top table. Behind front counter. Manager removed and stored away.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil being stored on the floor next to oven. Manager removed and stored properly.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cookline. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink across from oven. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ladies restroom. Manager provided during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris, on top preparation table next to oven.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dark substance on top oven.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris under kitchen equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall soiled with grease behind oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris, manager cleaned properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of frozen chicken wings thawing inside 3 compartment sink without running water. Manager turned on water for proper thawing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar next to coffee station not labeled, manager labeled during inspection.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Olga Rodriguez 05/15/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink at kitchen.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rubber gloves inside hand wash sink at front counter. Manager removed gloves from inside hand wash sink.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush used at coffee station.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bot containing sanitizer on top of front counter no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle with content name.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with stains and dust at dining area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. Manager labeled sugar container.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains at dining area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cut board at kitchen grooved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
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.