LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA

Name: LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA
Address: 200 SW 107 AVE, SWEETWATER, FL, 331741420, US
Rating: 82.1

200 SW 107 AVE, SWEETWATER, FL 331741420

License #2314173

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82.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA in SWEETWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.

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[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (112F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (108F - Hot Holding) inside warmer at front counter. Operator turned up heat to reheat.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) thawing at room temperature at prep area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sugar cane stored on walk in cooler floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor behind front counter.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beans inside walk in cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small trays inside hand washing sink at sandwich station.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (48F - Cold Holding; Rice with beans (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before.

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