ESQUINA MEXICANA
1361 WASHINGTON AVE, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 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.
High Priority
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line.
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside HWS at kitchen.
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.