Estefan Kitchen Express

4200 Nw 21 St, Conc D-27, Miami, FL 33122

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Estefan Kitchen Express, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Estefan Kitchen Express is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the front counter hand counter hand washing sink. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed prep reach in cooler with standing water.

29-49-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed hole in wall by the water heater

36-27-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, sugar containers not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oranges on the kitchen floor

08B-38-4

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food

13-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen area ceiling vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces bottles not labeled

02D-01-5

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Cuban sandwiches on thank you bags

14-31-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of sugar no covered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind reach in freezer

36-27-5

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the Kitchen area

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of the oven soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipments

36-27-5

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of fruits without a date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples stored in the front area no wrapped.

08B-15-4

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quaternary test kit 07/22

16-37-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen hand washing sink block by a storage cart.

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed drainage hose from coffee machine being disposed into a garbage container.

28-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estefan Kitchen Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estefan Kitchen Express on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estefan Kitchen Express?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Estefan Kitchen Express.

How does Estefan Kitchen Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Estefan Kitchen Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Estefan Kitchen Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Estefan Kitchen Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Estefan Kitchen Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Estefan Kitchen Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estefan Kitchen Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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