ESPANOLITA MIAMI
437 ESPANOLA WAY, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 13
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (13)
- 12A-09-4Critical
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the dishwasher touch the trash can and kept washing dishes. **Warning**
High Priority
- 22-41-4Critical
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed both Dishwasher (Chlorine 0.00ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 0.00ppm); the manager set up the Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) to sanitize. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-18-4Critical
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed the bartender dried his hands on cloth towel. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
High Priority
- 31A-09-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the sink blocked by a laundry basket and items on the floor. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed oysters on the menu not identified as raw. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. **Warning**
Basic
- 01C-03-4
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 01C-02-4
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.