CAFE ESPANA

Name: CAFE ESPANA
Address: 498 W 28TH ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 60.5

498 W 28TH ST, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2321276

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60.5 Grade F / 100

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CAFE ESPANA in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 6 critical, 4 major, 17 minor.

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Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle inside black pepper container on top of reach in cooler at cook line area. Employee removed during inspection.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled with food debris at cook line area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside metal container on shelf above 3 compartment sink at cook line area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 dirty utensil stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Employee removed and stored properly during inspection.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on top of beans container at dry storage area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) under steam table at cook line at kitchen area. Operator discarded and replaced sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) under steam table at cook line at kitchen area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bottle of waters stored inside reach in cooler on top of establishment food. Operator segregated and stored properly during inspection.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed tomato sauce container dated 01/19 inside reach in cooler in front of walk in freezer. Operator discarded during inspection.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator provided ambient thermometer during inspection.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler in front of cook line at kitchen entrance.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink mold like substance inside ice machine at front counter.
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed washed oranges stored inside dirty cardboard at front counter. Operator washed oranges and stored in clean container during inspection.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed certified food manager unable to answer the big 6. Coached employee during inspection.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee machine area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor outside of men bathroom. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken stew and pork leg thawing at room temperature on top of preparation table at front counter. Employee stored inside walk in cooler for proper thawing .
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 3 employees engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry and a watch at front counter.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty shelf at dry storage area at kitchen area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tomato sauce container dated 01/19 inside reach in cooler in front of walk in freezer. Operator discarded during inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in same container inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor next to reach in freezers at kitchen entrance.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sodas reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line area.

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