La Esquina De La Fama
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2024
67
Score
La Esquina De La Fama appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
La Esquina De La Fama's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags used stored raw meat products in reach in freezer near exterior door and inside reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed nonfood-grade bags used stored raw meat products in reach in freezer near exterior door and inside reach in cooler in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food certified manager arrived during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed outer openings not protected at cafeteria area of establishment. The walls have large openings by the when in shutters are pulled up during operation. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed walls have large wide openings at cafeteria area with no protection during operating hours. When closed, only protection provided are shutters with gaps around. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed outer openings not protected at cafeteria area of establishment. The walls have large openings by the when in shutters are pulled up during operation. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed walls have large wide openings at cafeteria area with no protection during operating hours. When closed, only protection provided are shutters with gaps around. As per approved plans, walls in the area are solid. **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in dry storage. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle inside of container with beans at dry storage room 1. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed container with no handle inside of container with beans at dry storage room 1. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage area near exterior door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at dry storage area near exterior door. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles over prep area in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed ceiling tiles over prep area in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean utensils not stored with handle facing up under steam table in kitchen. Observed pots stored on soiled surface above 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed clean utensils not stored with handle facing up under steam table in kitchen. Observed pots stored on soiled surface above 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados stored on floor inside of storage room. Observed bags of flour, plastic jugs of vinegar, jugs of lemon juice stored on floor in second dry storage room. Observed case of oranges stored on floor inside of cafeteria area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed cases of avocados stored on floor inside of storage room. Observed bags of flour, plastic jugs of vinegar, jugs of lemon juice stored on floor in second dry storage room. Observed case of oranges stored on floor inside of cafeteria area. Observed bags of rice on floor inside of storage room. Observed 2 cases of plastic water bottles on floor of storage room. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer near exterior door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer near exterior door. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed establishment does not have proper light shields covers in kitchen and dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed establishment does not have proper light shields covers in kitchen and dry storage. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans inside of reach in cooler in kitchen and dry storage soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed fans inside of reach in cooler in kitchen and dry storage soiled with dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
37
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box front counter: ham croquettes (114F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cook3d 1 hour before the inspection.Operator adjusted the temperature dial and discarded. Prepared new ham croquettes. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest reach in freezer: raw beef stored inside Thank you carry out bags. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter, bar: bottles of juice stored inside the hand washing sink. Kitchen, by the three compartment sink: pans stored in the hand washing sink. Small cafeteria, cups and utensils stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty area or rack. Ware wash area: clean pans stored on a dirty rack and on a soiled wall.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen area: wallets and purses stored on a shelf with bread for the customers **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind the dishwasher and the mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Dry storage area/back area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table by the
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All hand wash sinks soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.throughout the kitchen and ware wash area.
36-27-5
32
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chest reach in freezer: raw beef stored inside Thank you carry out bags. Kitchen area: bread stored in Thank You bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter: margarita mix bottles stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Dry storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.reach in coolers in the kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen area: wallets and purses stored on a shelf with bread for the customers. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer. Dry storage area/back area.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning.Hoods: 1 light not working.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets, most coolers in the kitchen.
23-03-4
52
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Kitchen, four door reach in cooler: raw chicken stored above whole fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cafeteria, hot box: ham croquettes (98F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (102F - Hot Holding). As per operator, placed into the hot box 45 minutes before the inspection. Inspector discussed with the operator hot holding temperatures and provided the form. Operator discussed all croquettes and empanadas. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ware wash area: plastic trays stored inside the hand washing sink in the ware wash area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 9 employee at the time of the inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table in the kitchen: can opener blade.
22-31-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in the kitchen by the slicer: the glass four door reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ware wash area: hole in the bottom of the wall by the grease trap and dishwasher.
36-24-5
Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small cafeteria: hot box missing a sliding door. Observed food for the customers stored inside the unit out of temperature. Advised operator, do not store food inside the hot hot unit door is replaced.
14-75-7
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ware wash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Ware wash area, spoons and forks.
24-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Esquina De La Fama last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Esquina De La Fama on file is from Dec 9, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Esquina De La Fama?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Esquina De La Fama.
How does La Esquina De La Fama compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Esquina De La Fama most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Esquina De La Fama's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Esquina De La Fama have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Esquina De La Fama means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Esquina De La Fama inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquina De La Fama is inspected around three times per year on average.
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