When was Cayo Esquivel in Miami last inspected?

Cayo Esquivel in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Cayo Esquivel in Miami?

The most frequently cited violations at Cayo Esquivel in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.

How many health inspections has Cayo Esquivel in Miami had?

Cayo Esquivel in Miami has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Cayo Esquivel in Miami find?

Cayo Esquivel in Miami was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Cayo Esquivel in Miami ever been shut down?

No, Cayo Esquivel in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.

Has Cayo Esquivel in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Cayo Esquivel in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $250.00 in fines.

How much has Cayo Esquivel in Miami been fined?

Cayo Esquivel in Miami has been fined a total of $250.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Cayo Esquivel in Miami

Last inspected: October 29, 2025

7725 Sw 40 St, Miami, FL 33155

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Isabela Enterprises Corp
DBPR License: SEA2328778

Overview

Cayo Esquivel in Miami has accumulated 460 violations across 33 inspections dating to at least 2023, averaging 13.9 violations per inspection—nearly three times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent throughout the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 8 inspections, handwashing and food contact surface violations appearing in nearly every inspection, and improper cooking temperatures and chemical storage issues documented repeatedly. A disciplinary action resulted in a $250 fine. The most recent inspection on October 29, 2025 documented 30 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory requirements, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections

460Violations

0Closures

$250in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: October 29, 2025

Cayo Esquivel in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 13.9 violations / inspection 13.9 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

Cayo Esquivel in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $250.00

Disciplinary action history for Cayo Esquivel in Miami
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Nov 22, 2019	1--2019030067	$250.00	Apr 30, 2019	Miami (Doral)

Cayo Esquivel in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

2025 — 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority

Oct 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

2024 — 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority

Oct 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2023 — 3 inspections31 violations · 25 high priority

Sep 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2022 — 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority

Nov 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2021 — 4 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority

Dec 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2020 — 3 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority

Sep 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

2019 — 5 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority

Dec 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 14, 2019 — Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

2018 — 6 inspections47 violations · 32 high priority

Oct 4, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2017 — 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority

Mar 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2016 — 3 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority

Jul 25, 2016 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 15, 2016 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2016 — Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Cayo Esquivel in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cayo Esquivel in Miami last inspected?: Cayo Esquivel in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 29, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cayo Esquivel in Miami?: The most frequently cited violations at Cayo Esquivel in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Cayo Esquivel in Miami had?: Cayo Esquivel in Miami has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cayo Esquivel in Miami find?: Cayo Esquivel in Miami was most recently inspected on October 29, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cayo Esquivel in Miami ever been shut down?: No, Cayo Esquivel in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?: Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?: Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has Cayo Esquivel in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Cayo Esquivel in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $250.00 in fines.
How much has Cayo Esquivel in Miami been fined?: Cayo Esquivel in Miami has been fined a total of $250.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.