La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
41
Score
Public records show nine inspections at La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Davie facility scores 79, putting La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shrimp stored over beer kegs in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed margarita mix stored in Lowe's plastic bucket
14-15-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at bar three compartment sink 200+ Ppm chlorine. Operator changed water rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed flan date marked 01/07/2025 in walk-in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed flan date marked 01/07/2025 in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers stacked with moisture between them.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed tomatoes and avocados stored over birria and sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
41
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - rice (112F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee place item on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over unwashed lettuce. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over ready to eat and portioned green sauce. Employee removed and stored correctly. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over chicken flauta, employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawers under grill - raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 12 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler - container of refried beans not covered, employee covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soup removed frozen freezer yesterday morning wi no date marked on
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on tamales stored in refrigerator. Per operator, item cooked on 03/30/2025
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables stored in walk in cooler floor operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed case with produces stored over various sauces in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (112-135F - Hot Holding); beans (124F - Hot Holding); vegetable beef stew (124F - Hot Holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Items placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: - Precooked tortillas stored next to raw burger in white reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored appropriately. - Raw shrimp stored above ice cream in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in thank you bags. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (44F-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Items has been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (44F-47F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Items has been in cooler since the day prior to inspection. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing shiner. PIC labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table next to hot box. **Warning**
21-10-4
41
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice stored on grocery bags, Employee removed and stored of food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer solution in middle compartment . Manager set up sanitizer compartment on right side compartment. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Two Garbage bags on floor.
33-19-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Service area- fork and spoons not inverted, after instructed, employee inverted, **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of soap stored above ice machine in kitchen - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer raw comminuted ( ground) beef not commercially packaged over
08A-17-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pots by cleaned dish rack not inverted - operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored in between reach in cooler and prep table by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
67
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas.
How does La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas compare to other restaurants in Davie?
La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas 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 La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Esquina Restaurante Y Mas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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