Esperanza's Cafeteria
1048 E 26 St, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2320083
What drove the grade
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 31 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.
Observed prep steak on top cooked rice and beans inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed white cutting soiled with food debris at prep area. Manager removed and placed inside 3 compartment sink to be washed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed bag of to go being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed air vent at kitchen area soiled with dark substance.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.