ESTEFAN KITCHEN EXPRESS
4200 NW 21 ST, CONC D-27, Miami FL 33122 · 305.695.7031
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottle of water, bottle of Fanta on top of the prep table next.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table next to the orange juice machine.
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Stored food not covered. Observed Cuban empanadas not covered inside of the reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 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 Nelvis Gonzalez;Mildred Rodriquez;Irwin Cao without employee training.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the front counter hand counter hand washing sink. Manager provided soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges on the kitchen floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed prep reach in cooler with standing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed hole in wall by the water heater
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, sugar containers not labeled.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed parfaits, Turkey salads, chicken salad with not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Maria Ferrer expired on 06/22/23.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen area ceiling vents soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces bottles not labeled
Jul 19, 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. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed warmer gaskets in disrepair
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen area soiled.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Cuban sandwiches on thank you bags
Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar no covered. Manager covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind reach in freezer
Jul 26, 2023Inspection 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. In the Kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipments
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.