LA ESCALERITA CAFETERIA RESTAURANT
11180 W FLAGLER ST, Sweetwater FL 33174 · 786 353 9922
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed milk expired on 2/23/24 inside reach in cooler at front counter. Manager discarded the milk
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015024595 | Apr 29, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 | $600 |
| 1--2015000375 | Dec 8, 2014 | Feb 13, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed peptobismol stored inside cooler next to vintages used for cooking. Operator properly stored the medicine.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at employee restroom. Operator posted sign.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bread inside reach in cooler at front counter. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempetures.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Employee placed the handle upwards.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on both restrooms.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10/01/2023. Manager renewed license during inspection. Confimation number 237499847.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed milk expired on 2/23/24 inside reach in cooler at front counter. Manager discarded the milk
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager from overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding); inside reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager from overnight.
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. Discussed and provided to manager via email.
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 no proof of employee training for Edmundo, Miguel both hired 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash at next to triple sink. Also on men and women restroom
Open dumpster lid.
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.