Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah
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1000 E 15 St, Hialeah, FL 33010Cafe Espana 2 has 24 inspections on record since 2022 with 183 total violations, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the facility's record, including handwashing procedure violations documented in at least 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in at least 5 inspections, and improper chemical storage cited multiple times. Additional patterns include violations for handwashing facilities (3+ inspections), food contact surface issues (4+ inspections), and shell stock requirements for the facility's seafood operations. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 documented 27 violations including high-priority findings for handwashing procedures, time as a control measure, and chemical storage, resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah last inspected?
- Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah are: Employee health policy, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah had?
- Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah find?
- Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah was most recently inspected on July 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe Espana 2 in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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