LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA
200 SW 107 AVE, Sweetwater, FL, 33174
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (12)
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside walk in cooler, according to manager from the night before. lentil soup (47F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5CriticalRepeat
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed lentil soup (47F - Cold Holding) according to manager, Placed inside walk in cooler the night before **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 14-05-4Repeat
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on top of flat grill at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 13-03-4Repeat
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed manager cocking, no hair restraint used. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 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. Observed on door to the outside storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on the. Floor, front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-24-5Repeat
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed prep area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic
- 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups and utensils installed hand sink by sandwich prep area. Operator removed items from inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-06-4
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen, cardboard on the floor.
Basic
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.