La Esquina Del Sabor
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at La Esquina Del Sabor, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans with no date marking inside of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above pork inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill container with medication inside on top of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans and cooked chicken with date marking inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout establishment.
36-27-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards on prep table in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cutting boards in prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of aspirin stored in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Operator removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cold pasta salad in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in the reach in freezer located at cook line.
22-31-4
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. Elizabeth Shererwood expired on 2-12-24.
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves soiled, shelves located by the ware washing area. Observed hood filters with heavy grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, small black reach in cooler located across from the prep table at prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line.
14-33-4
43
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored on top of unwashed tomatoes in double door stainless steel reach-in cooler, operator relocated raw shell eggs to lower portion of reach-in cooler at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -chlorine tested exceeded 200ppm, operator poured out half, added more water, retested 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -large white cutting board on top of fryer soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -provided Consumer Advisory in Spanish, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
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. -All food handler training expired 2/12/2024 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee unisex bathroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple bottled waters on prep tables, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of large white containers are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -raw chicken thawing in bucket of standing water, operator relocated to triple sink under continuously flowing cool water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on counter next to handwash sink, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
30
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over vegetables in the upright cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a large white cutting board solid.
22-02-4
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. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the front counter glass door upright cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
52
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: At time of callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: At time of callback inspection Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: At time of callback inspection Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: At time of callback inspection observed Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: At time of callback inspection Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-21: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: At time of callback inspection Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Esquina Del Sabor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Esquina Del Sabor on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Esquina Del Sabor?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Esquina Del Sabor.
How does La Esquina Del Sabor compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Esquina Del Sabor most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has La Esquina Del Sabor's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Esquina Del Sabor have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Esquina Del Sabor 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 Del Sabor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquina Del Sabor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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