La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink at front counter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed kitchen slicer at prep area soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
74
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed whole tomatoes stored in non food grade to go bag in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Observed sliced ham stored in non food grade to go bag at reach in cooler at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Advised operator to print and hang current license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at dry storage next.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice. Employee removed and stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container with ice by grill with cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (62F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 1 hour prior advised operator to add more ice.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored inside thank you bag inside reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Coached person in charge and sent form via email.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands inside 3 compartment sink.
12A-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. Provided to operator via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with ladder and plastic containers, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration procedures, provided information to person in charge.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside reach in cooler underneath register no date marked. As per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed through preparation tables. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair inside reach in cooler underneath cash register. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
30
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
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. All kitchen employees foodhandlers expired 2023 Elizabeth lopez, Andrea Fernandaz **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped door gasket RIC, front of Beverage cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 50 lbs of sugar on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 88°F. The manager poured out the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the restroom. The manager put some towels in the restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler in the middle of the front counter area gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed throughout the front counter area.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles in the entrance to the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler in the middle of the front counter area gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the restroom. Sign provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec.
How does La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec compare to other restaurants in Miami?
La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec 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 Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquire Del Pan Con Bistec is inspected around two times per year on average.
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