La Esquina Cubana
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited La Esquina Cubana four times, with records going back to 2024. La Esquina Cubana was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper date marking and disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
La Esquina Cubana's latest score of 61 falls below the Americus average of 90. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed the reach in cooler behind the main counter not following the proper levels of storage. Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at any handwashing sink at the time of inspection. Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed dishes in the handwashing sink in the main kitchen. Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items in the reach in cooler in need of date marking for prep and discard date. (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, ti...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the hood and back wall above the main oven top with high levels of grease buildup. Cleaning frequency she be adequate to prevent grease drippage from above. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
61
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no verifiable documentation for an employee health policy. Provided documentation for an employee health policy to be retained onsite. Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items behind the counter in need of date marking for prep and discard date. (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/t...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
82
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no verifiable documentation for an employee health policy. Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled containers of sauces used for cooking purposes. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
86
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Esquina Cubana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Esquina Cubana on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Esquina Cubana?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Esquina Cubana.
How does La Esquina Cubana compare to other restaurants in Americus?
La Esquina Cubana most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Americus average of 90.
Has La Esquina Cubana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Esquina Cubana have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Esquina Cubana 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 Cubana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquina Cubana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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