La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka
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13290 Nw 43 Ave Ste a, Opa-locka, FL 33054La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-Locka has accumulated 218 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection—nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including employee health policy violations in at least 5 of the most recent 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 4 of those same inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 identified 3 high-priority violations including employee health policy, consumer advisory, and hand washing concerns and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka last inspected?
- La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka had?
- La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka find?
- La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka was most recently inspected on September 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka ever been shut down?
- No, La Esquina Caribena Restaurant in Opa-locka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
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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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