Cafe Espana in Hialeah

Last inspected:

498 W 28th St, Hialeah, FL 33010
Overview

Cafe Espana in Hialeah has accumulated 359 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.6 per visit. The facility has not faced emergency closures or fines but shows a recurring pattern of compliance failures followed by warnings and callbacks. Food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and employee health policy violations represent the top cited issues. A February 2026 inspection found 27 violations including five high-priority citations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

33Inspections
377Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cafe Espana in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 11.4 violations / inspection 11.4 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.71 violations / inspection 6.71 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Cafe Espana in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 3 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections40 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections52 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cafe Espana in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Espana in Hialeah last inspected?
Cafe Espana in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Cafe Espana in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Espana in Hialeah are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Cafe Espana in Hialeah had?
Cafe Espana in Hialeah has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Espana in Hialeah find?
Cafe Espana in Hialeah was most recently inspected on July 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Cafe Espana in Hialeah ever been shut down?
No, Cafe Espana in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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