La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach
Last inspected:
6944 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE in Miami Beach has accumulated 197 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for rodent activity. Food contact surfaces, ventilation, and chemical storage account for the majority of violations. The facility faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines, with most recent inspections showing improved compliance.
Most recent closure: May 18, 2016 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent activity | 09:10:00 |
La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019023156 | $200.00 | Mar 29, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 1--2016024748 | $400.00 | May 18, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach last inspected?
- La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach last shut down?
- La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach was last shut down on May 18, 2016 for rodent 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 La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach had?
- La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach find?
- La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, La Esencia Latin Cuisine 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- 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.
- Has La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach been fined?
- La Esencia Latin Cuisine in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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