LA ESQUINITA COLOMBIANA

Name: LA ESQUINITA COLOMBIANA
Address: 4276 SW 152 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33185, US
Rating: 69.8

4276 SW 152 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33185

License #2325864

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69.8 Grade F / 100

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LA ESQUINITA COLOMBIANA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.8 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 April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 24 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[22-08-4] Observed soiled interior of oven.
[36-08-4] Observed no cove molding for 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink in the kitchen.
[23-03-4] Observed post of that unit has been cleaned. Observed observed in disrepair the exterior of white reach in freezer located at the entrance of kitchen.
[14-11-5] Observed broken door gasket of the reach in cooler in the kitchen area, disrepair gasket inside the oven.
[08B-38-4] Observed a case farm fresh eggs stored on tar floor next to reach in coolers.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic working food pans stored on shelf in kitchen area.

Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 9 lbs of cooked rice (60F Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in the kitchen. Per PIC, was cooked yesterday evening.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 9 lbs of cooked rice (60F Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in the kitchen. Per PIC, was cooked yesterday evening. A stop sale was issued. Chef discarded.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle on top of cooked rice found in reach in cooler. PIC removed.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomatoes not covered in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen.
[05-03-4] Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed not one was available.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed male employee wearing a watch while preparing coffee.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled post of shelving unit where cooked food is stored above the steam table. Also observed in disrepair the exterior of white reach in freezer located at the entrance of kitchen.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open for both dumpsters.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided for the operator via email.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired Dec. 30, 2025.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of oven.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two personal water bottle on prep table and shelves in the kitchen. Chef removed.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic working food pans stored on shelf in kitchen area.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed near cook line.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Employee corrected chlorine 100ppm.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw shrimp and fish out of their original pancaking stored in non food grade bags.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Observed ice scoop in disrepair with cracks.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop for rice at the steam table.

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