Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to nine violations.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Goktug Ilhan. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed employee training expired for Goktug Ilhan. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near dishwasher. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep area. Observed fans cover soiled inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep area. Observed fans cover soiled inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes sauce (92F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than two hours. Employee turn on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee prepared new solution. Operator using dishwasher for sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 14 packages of thawed raw salmon inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen inside freezer. Employee stated he was thawing in cook line.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Manager stated he received truck today morning. hummus (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) stored inside reach in cooler prep area. As per employee prepared today less than 2 hours. Employee put ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board at prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowls stored inside hand sink kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employees Tea Kostreni, Samuel Salazar, Vanessa Almonacid hired less than 60 days. Form was provided and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed by front counter. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils base at walk in cooler not dated. As per employee prepared yesterday.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Goktug Ilhan.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ware washing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 14 packages of thawed raw salmon inside Commercially processed reduced oxygen inside freezer. Employee stated he was thawing in cook line. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup of coffee on top of prep table front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries boxes stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Near dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep area. Observed fans cover soiled inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
20
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled near microwave by prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted by prep area. Observed containers stored in storage near three compartment sink not inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor under oven. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor by walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS bowls not inverted by prep area at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
74
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed nine packages of raw salmon thawing inside ROP at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding);; cooked yellow rice (47F - Cold Holding). As per employee since yesterday. Employee discarded. Observed milk (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding), as per employee received delivery less than 3 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed beef pastry, cheese and tomatoes pastry and baklava at front counter with time with no procedures. Discussed and Provided to manager. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled near microwave by prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small mixer stored inside hand sink near three compartments sink. **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. Observed no proof of training for Halil zeyrek,Ahmet zeyrek,Ata ilhan. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted by prep area. Observed containers stored in storage near three compartment sink not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed nine packages of raw salmon thawing inside ROP at walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in food preparation by kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed food for employees stored inside reach in cooler not segregated from customers food by prep area kitchen. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor under oven. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor by walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near dishwasher. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers stored on floor by front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed SS bowls not inverted by prep area at kitchen. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled at kitchen and salad station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Mar 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed cutting board soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave and baking oven so-called with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: At time of callback inspection still observed microwave and oven interiors soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed at front counter bottle water stored in drinking ice. Employee began to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter clean lobby tables and dishes, then proceeded to make customers espresso. Coached employee on proper hand washing between task. **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed at front counter bottle water stored in drinking ice. Employee began to discard. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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 kitchen prep cooler cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 5 hours. Employee removed to discard. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter ham and cheese croissant (84F - Cold Holding). As per employee for about 3 hours. Employee removed and placed into cooler. Observed at kitchen prep cooler cut lettuce (66F - Cold Holding). As per cook for about 5 hours. Employee removed to discard. Observed at lowboy reach in cooler burger patties (64F - Cold Holding); raw beef (61F - Cold Holding) as per cook for about 2 hours. Cook placed items onto ice to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter hot box chicken empanadas (102F - Hot Holding) and ham croquettes (120F - Hot Holding). As per employee for about 3 hours. Employee began to reheat empanadas and croquettes. Observed at rice cooker , rice (125F - Hot Holding). As per employee for about 2 hours. Employee began to reheat rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter hand sink used as dump sink for coffee utensils. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Observed for employees, Jose Hadad and Ana Laura present at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen plastic gallons of cooking oil stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler container of ground beef stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line oven door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave and baking oven so-called with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at all hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers in kitchen soiled. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at prep table. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
21
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Display hot box at front service counter - Hot holding: chicken empanada 68-69 F, cheese croquette 89-94 F. Discussed proper hot holding temperature is 135F or above with operator. Operator set hot box to higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 10/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only handwash sink in kitchen blocked by dry food storage shelves. Stacked bus pans and buckets stored on handwash sink. Employee removed items from handwash and relocating storage shelves from handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. The only handwash sink in kitchen blocked by dry food storage shelves, employee states that they washed hands in three compartment sink instead. Discussed with operator about proper handwash in handwash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Alex Scolnik. **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 - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator. Operator hand wrote sign and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef and cooked white rice in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A pot of cooked white rice and raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. A case of canned tomato sauce stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign provided at all handwash sinks. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
25
Aug 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District.
How does Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Santa Fe News and Espresso Design District is inspected around three times per year on average.
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