LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA
200 SW 107 AVE, SWEETWATER, FL 331741420
License #2314173
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA in SWEETWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 16, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 1 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 pair of tongs hanging from oven door handle at cook line.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
- [14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside walk in cooler.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small trays inside hand washing sink at sandwich station.
- [16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (48F - Cold Holding; Rice with beans (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked beans inside walk in cooler.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed black beans (48F - Cold Holding; Rice with beans (49F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the night before.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sugar cane stored on walk in cooler floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor behind front counter.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled next to cook line.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) thawing at room temperature at prep area.
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LA ESQUINITA HAVANERA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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