Cafe Espana in Hialeah
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498 W 28th St, Hialeah, FL 33010Cafe 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.
Cafe Espana in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
11.6
violations / inspection
11.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 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 (31)
— 1 inspection19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 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
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 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
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections52 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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 February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.6 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 February 11, 2026 with 27 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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