LA ESQUINA RESTAURANTE Y MAS
13010 W STATE RD 84, Davie FL 33325
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan date marked 01/07/2025 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023021221 | Mar 20, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2021011835 | Feb 15, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2019051875 | Sep 18, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 | $160 |
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.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee taking on cellphone than cut avocados without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2 drawers raw shrimp stored over cooked beef. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooling drawer raw chicken (44-47F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler to holding until less than one hour not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice packs on items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance degreaser not labeled. Located in dishwasher area
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting avocados from box with label intact on skin.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers not covered in walk-in cooler access, buria diced onions. Operator covered.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at bar three compartment sink 200+ Ppm chlorine. Operator changed water rechecked 100 Ppm
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed margarita mix stored in Lowe's plastic bucket
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shrimp stored over beer kegs in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan date marked 01/07/2025 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flan date marked 01/07/2025 in walk-in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with moisture between them.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed tomatoes and avocados stored over birria and sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over unwashed lettuce. Employee removed and stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over ready to eat and portioned green sauce. Employee removed and stored correctly. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over chicken flauta, employee removed and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - rice (112F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee place item on grill to reheat.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - container of refried beans not covered, employee covered items.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soup removed frozen freezer yesterday morning wi no date marked on
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on tamales stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item cooked on 03/30/2025
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables stored in walk in cooler floor operator covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed case with produces stored over various sauces in walk in cooler.
Nov 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of cocktail mix stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottles of cocktail mix stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from grill - pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) items not portioned or prepared today, as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour - operator placed bags of ice on top of items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar. Operator stored correctly.
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in freezer - container of refried beans not covered. Operator covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar and kitchen - operator stored properly.
May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in thank you bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Precooked tortillas stored next to raw burger in white reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored appropriately. - Raw shrimp stored above ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored appropriately.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (44F-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Items has been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (44F-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Items has been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (112-135F - Hot Holding); beans (124F - Hot Holding); vegetable beef stew (124F - Hot Holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Items placed to be reheated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing shiner. PIC labeled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table next to hot box.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored on grocery bags, Employee removed and stored of food grade containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer solution in middle compartment. Manager set up sanitizer compartment on right side compartment.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Two Garbage bags on floor.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Service area- fork and spoons not inverted, after instructed, employee inverted,
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.