How many health inspections has LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP had?

LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP ever been shut down?

No, LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP?

The most frequently cited violations at LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP are: Proper ventilation, Time as control, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP

1598 W 37 ST, Hialeah, FL 33012

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA2316180

LA ESPIRITUANA CAFETERIA CORP in Hialeah, FL has 26 inspections on record with 225 total violations (8.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Inspection History (26)

Dec 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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V08 Proper hand/arm washing

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Dec 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

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V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

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