LA ESQUINITA RESTAURANT TAPAS Y VINOS
8586 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33144
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and plastic container with cooking oil stored on the the floor. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs shells stored over tomatoes in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 76 F. During the inspection employee removed items and discarded water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with heavy soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Front counter outlet.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit onsite.
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 employee training expired for Karina Duran on 01/04/24.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damage in the kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipments soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of container to go stored on the floor.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Manager took out towel.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed storage area in the kitchen area maintained clean and organized.
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.