ESPUMITA CAFE
717 PONCE DE LEON BLVD STE 101, Coral Gables FL 33134
Last inspected Feb 24, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Gabriela Oliva who is the operator, lack of any certificate for manager or food handling training.
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. Only the Operator running the restaurant.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By AC unit.
Open dumpster lid.
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Reach in cooler at kitchen with exterior soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Kitchen.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored inside hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gabriela Oliva is the owner and is in charge of the business.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment's rails at reach in cooler.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored inside hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gabriela Oliva is the owner and is in charge of the business.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment's rails at reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs over food containers.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand washing sink and several towels inside. Operator moved garbage can and removed towels.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel. Operator placed a new paper towels roll.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
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.