HOSTERIA ROMANA

Name: HOSTERIA ROMANA
Address: 429 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 44.6

429 ESPANOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2326534

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

44.6 Grade F / 100

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April 2, 2026 · 9 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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HOSTERIA ROMANA in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 44.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 93 total violations — 7 critical, 31 major, 55 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted at the bar and on top of the ice machines. The bartender inverted them.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed several slices of rotting fruit on the floor at the bar.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different sauces on the walk in cooler floor.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen. The cooks removed them.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the storage room. The manager brought a sign.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher inside the sink and the drink station. The sever removed it.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the storage room. The manager brought soap.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with different liquids not labeled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice buckets not inverted at the bar.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed beef and other foods on the walk-in freezer floor. Observed fish and other foods on the walk-in cooler floor.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The bar tender removed them.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by the oven. The manager removed.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. The manager put up a side.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over beef and pork in the walk-in cooler.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed de real glasses in the hand wash sink at the bar.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed salmon carpaccio on the menu. As per the manager the salmon is raw. The manager put an asterisk next to the item on all the menus during the inspection.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers certificates has expired Edwin, Marvin, Wilson, Aldo, Francesco, Simone, and Alberto.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a plastic squeeze bottle with a white liquid at the hand sink. As per the manager it is soap.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the preparation area.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean p,area and pans on a rusted shelf.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bags of bread on the walk-in cooler floor. Observed cases of different foods on the walk-in freezer floor.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the back door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The bartender moved them behind the bar.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed outside in a mop bucket.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato paste dented in the back room. The cook discarded it.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touching dirty dishes and the clean dishes without washing his hands.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pitcher in the hand sink by the drink station.q
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the ice bin.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice bin.
[53B-14-5] 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 the following food handlers certificate has expired Attillo, Davids, and Michele.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the employee restroom.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket torn.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the walk-in cooler and freezer floor.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. The server inverted the buckets.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of the ice machine.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the employee and guest restrooms.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of orange soda in the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over heavy cream in the preparation reach in cooler at the cook line. The cook moved the items to the bottom shelf.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Horacio Rodriguez expired on 3/21/2019.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles with different chemicals not labeled throughout the restaurant.