Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
33
Score
Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Pembroke Pines facility scores 79, putting Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test papers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cook line under cooking equipment - preparation area in rear kitchen Build up of loose food debris and food spills. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed partially clean **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer- substantial build up of ice, by AC vents, shelves and floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dishwasher and sanitizer bucket
16-33-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.bar area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer- Bottom shelf, substantial build up of ice. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.container of flour, container of mix bread crumbs. Employee removed both handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
52
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed same, emailed procedures to operator **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Observed same **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sea food station, piece of grilled pork over raw pork , employee discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area-cutting board and tray on top of sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Two Storage racks of cleaning equipment -dishwasher area -rear kitchen in front of walk in cooler **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned containers of lentil and pumpkin soups, prepared yesterday morning **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Entire kitchen, substantial building up of black like substance in tiles and AC vents **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cook line, soiled cardboard with build up of old food residue and grease. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink is not available for proper use , cleaning equipment, hoses, empty CO2 tank inside sink. **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles inside containers of flour and wheat in rear kitchen **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 serving spoon in water, employee removed from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -one connected device above serving plates and bowls in cook line. -one connected device above prep table in rear kitchen **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. two compartments oven Three oven below cooking stoves Cook line area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping cloth on hand wash sink in cook line. **Warning**
21-14-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler/walk in freezer-substantial build up of rust inside both units. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Under hand wash sink in cook line. -above storage rack of clean equipment in cook line. -above prep table in front of triple sink **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Substantial build up of ice inside walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Above walk in cooler, left side **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sea food flip top, broken right side cover. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rear kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
23
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bar area-round tray stored inside sink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear kitchen, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled wiping cloths on prep tables in cook line, Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
61
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed dishwasher machine out of service, per manager parts has been ordered **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-37-1
78
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 4 cans of raid pesticide under prep table, next to piles of plates , plastic jar and cooking equipment, employee removed all cans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area, round tray inside sink, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Build up of soil and grease throughout the entire kitchen, including dishwasher area, tiles and AC vents.. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Soda inside ice machine in rear kitchen, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spoons stored on dirty surface , next to sink in front counter, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Above salad station **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters along the cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad station, inside flip top -Sea food station **Warning**
22-16-4
33
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. HWS- bar area, cold water faucet completely shut off - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-27: Observed same, **Time Extended**
29-08-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos.
How does Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa Espana Tapas Y Vinos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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