TASCA DE ESPANA

Name: TASCA DE ESPANA
Address: 8770 CORAL WAY, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 56.2

8770 CORAL WAY, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2328523

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56.2 Grade F / 100

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TASCA DE ESPANA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 8 critical, 13 major, 40 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths
[23-03-4] Observed reach in cooler located near on the floor mixer with soiled gaskets.
[22-31-4] Observed prep table surface shelf with rust accumulation.
[21-05-5] Observed cloth used as a food contact surface to place dough inside tandoori oven.
[14-17-4] Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
[36-24-5] Observed wall behind hand wash sink near three compartment sink in disrepair.
[35B-01-4] Observed gap underneath exit door near kitchen cook line.

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water at 74F at the cook line.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a food contact surface to place dough inside tandoori oven.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near on the floor mixer with soiled gaskets.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers of seasonings at the cook line with no label.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored next to canned goods.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table surface shelf with rust accumulation.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exit door near kitchen cook line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed aluminum container of cooked beef inside walk in cooler not covered.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee engaged in food preparation without a hair net at the cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
[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 Shravan Kulshrestha 11/10/2020 with expired certified food manager.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall behind hand wash sink near three compartment sink in disrepair.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven located next to the cook line with soiled interior.

Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler unit located across the cook line.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish fully thawed out inside commercially processed reduce oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor next to ice machine.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook line employee touch personal phone and immediately grab clean kitchen untenable without proper hand washing.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee engaged in food preparation without a hair net at the cook line.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a food contact surface to place dough inside tandoori oven.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near on the floor mixer with soiled gaskets.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink inside employee restroom.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately five rodent droppings in a corner on the floor near water heater in the dry food storage area. Observed approximately three rodent droppings behind on the floor mixer in the kitchen prep area.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed two plastic containers at the dry rack station with old labels.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near exit door.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored next to canned goods.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of glass cleaner with no label.
[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 Shravan Kulshrestha 11/10/2020 with expired certified food manager.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table surface shelf with rust accumulation.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven located next to the cook line with soiled interior.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers of seasonings at the cook line with no label.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish fully thawed out inside commercially processed reduce oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in cutting boards not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink near ware washing area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit door by the kitchen.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked potatoes (68F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, product has been there since last night. Operator discarded.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (68F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, product has been there since last night. Operator discarded.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no grease container installed at the cook line.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards in the kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave in the kitchen area with soiled door handles.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil in floor next to cook line.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside bin of flour at the dry storage in the kitchen.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in disrepair.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several plastic and aluminum containers in the dry rack with old labels.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at the prep table.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers with seasonings next to cook line with no label.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves in the walk in cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across the cook line soiled.

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