Westchester, Miami-Dade County

LA ESQUINITA RESTAURANT TAPAS Y VINOS

8586 SW 8 ST, Westchester, FL 33144

FoodSeating

Latest violations

3 Intermediate

Mar 26, 2026

City

Westchester

County

Miami-Dade

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 24471604

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-03-4

Detail 24471603

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-05-4

Detail 24471602

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

08B-38-4

Detail 24471601

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice and plastic container with cooking oil stored on the the floor. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 24288865

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 24073758

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs shells stored over tomatoes in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.

53A-01-7

Detail 24073759

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

22-20-5

Detail 24073757

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

10-07-4

Detail 24073760

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 76 F. During the inspection employee removed items and discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 23175892

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

16-37-1

Detail 23175893

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

22-20-5

Detail 23175894

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Mar 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 22725443

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

14-69-4

Detail 22725440

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22725439

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood system with heavy soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 22725441

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

47-03-4

Detail 22725442

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Front counter outlet.