La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2's latest score of 50 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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 (109F - Hot Holding). As per operator, cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Observed the hot box unit on 2, operator cooked more and discarded 1 ham croquette **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook crack two raw shell eggs, and the touch clean spatula to flip cooked beef. Inspector coached employee on the proper procedure. Operator removed the gloves, placed spatula into the three compartment sink, and washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter in front of the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed the cook crack two raw shell eggs, and the touch clean spatula to flip cooked beef. Inspector coached employee on the proper procedure. Operator removed the gloves, placed spatula into the three compartment sink, and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter bag with sausages stored inside the hand washing sink next next to the cookline.. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter in front of the cookline and unisex restroom . **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
50
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink at front counter near service window.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing bracelets while engaging in food preperation.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at red reach in cooler at dry storage, torn, and poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at unisex bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at dry storage soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling over cook line and prep area not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over front counter with apparent water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over front counter soiled.
36-34-5
55
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked raw shell eggs and no hand washed after. Coached employee and removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start cooking no hand washing prior. Coached employee on correct procedures.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jar of coffee stored inside hand washing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottle of water stored on top of preparation table by ice machine at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor at dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with heavy grease accumulation at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled as its common name at front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage at front counter ceiling.
36-32-5
50
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment.
16-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
45
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave, located at back kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior, located at back kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on the floor near reach in freezer.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles without labels on top of prep table near flat grill.
02D-01-5
61
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed Mariela Juarez and Claudia Echevarria all expired.
53B-05-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back prep kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed exterior of cooler soiled.
23-03-4
64
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs in standing water at cook line. (77F - Cold) at cook line.
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scrub stored in hand sink at cook line.
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed shelf in reach in cooler in storage room in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in storage room.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed table fan soiled at front service area. Observed hand sink in front service station soiled. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled at milkshake station. Observed exterior of reach in cooler soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed stove stop soiled with accumulated grease at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from air conditioning pipe at front dining area.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2.
How does La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquina Del Pan Con Bistec #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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