LA ESQUINA DEL SABOR
3695 NW 46 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 305-633-8008
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above pork inside reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in restroom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of small black reach in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in cooler with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line soiled.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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 over raw beef inside reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans with no date marking inside of reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill container with medication inside on top of microwave.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above pork inside reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked chicken with date marking inside reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cutting boards in prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of aspirin stored in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Operator removed it on site.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cold pasta salad in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in the reach in freezer located at cook line.
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. Elizabeth Shererwood expired on 2-12-24.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled, shelves located by the ware washing area. Observed hood filters with heavy grease buildup.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, small black reach in cooler located across from the prep table at prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a coffee strainer in the handwashing sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the stand up reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. In the kitchen prep table.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drainage in the kitchen hand washing sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed kitchen floor with food debris.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored on top of unwashed tomatoes in double door stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator relocated raw shell eggs to lower portion of reach-in cooler at front counter
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine tested exceeded 200ppm, operator poured out half, added more water, retested 50ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided Consumer Advisory in Spanish, operator posted
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -All food handler training expired 2/12/2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple bottled waters on prep tables, operator removed
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large white containers are soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken thawing in bucket of standing water, operator relocated to triple sink under continuously flowing cool water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on counter next to handwash sink, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables in the upright cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a large white cutting board solid.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the front counter glass door upright cooler.
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.