Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach
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429 Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach operates as a Risk Level 2 permanent food service establishment with 65 seats. The facility was emergency-closed once on September 9, 2015 for roach activity. Across 25 inspections dating to at least 2015, the establishment accumulated 249 violations — averaging 9.96 violations per inspection, nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2 — and received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines.
Recurring violations have centered on management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, hand-washing compliance, time as a control measure, toxic substance control, and food contact surface sanitation. High-priority violations for management awareness appeared in at least 4 of the past 8 inspections, indicating systemic gaps in staff training and oversight. Toxic substance control violations were cited in 6 of the past 8 inspections, suggesting persistent issues with chemical storage and handling. Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 3 of the past 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with 12 violations documented (no high-priority violations, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Most recent closure: September 9, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 15:45:00 |
Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015040545 | $800.00 | Sep 9, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2015016335 | $400.00 | Mar 3, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach last inspected?
- Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach last shut down?
- Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach was last shut down on September 9, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach had?
- Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach find?
- Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach been fined?
- Hosteria Romana in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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