TASCA DE ESPANA

Name: TASCA DE ESPANA
Address: 8770 CORAL WAY, MIAMI, FL, 33165, US
Rating: 57.9

8770 CORAL WAY, MIAMI, FL 33165

License #2328523

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57.9 Grade F / 100

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TASCA DE ESPANA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 57.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 16, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 95 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 63 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on April 16, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 6 minor violations.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths
[21-05-5] Observed cloth used as a food contact surface to place dough inside tandoori oven.
[36-24-5] Observed wall behind hand wash sink near three compartment sink in disrepair.
[35B-01-4] Observed gap underneath exit door near kitchen cook line.
[23-03-4] Observed reach in cooler located near on the floor mixer with soiled gaskets.
[14-09-4] Observed two white cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
[22-08-4] Observed interior of oven located next to the cook line with soiled interior.

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee engaged in food preparation without a hair net at the cook line.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a food contact surface to place dough inside tandoori oven.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exit door near kitchen cook line.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water at 74F at the cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near exit door.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers of seasonings at the cook line with no label.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven located next to the cook line with soiled interior.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Shravan Kulshrestha 11/10/2020 with expired certified food manager.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near on the floor mixer with soiled gaskets.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of glass cleaner with no label.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed aluminum container of cooked beef inside walk in cooler not covered.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish fully thawed out inside commercially processed reduce oxygen packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (48F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler unit located across the cook line.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils inside standing water at 74F at the cook line.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook line employee engaged in food preparation without a hair net at the cook line.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used as a food contact surface to place dough inside tandoori oven.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink inside employee restroom.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed clear spray bottle containing glass cleaner stored next to canned goods.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil on floor near exit door.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven located next to the cook line with soiled interior.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed two plastic containers at the dry rack station with old labels.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed prep table surface shelf with rust accumulation.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Shravan Kulshrestha 11/10/2020 with expired certified food manager.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers of seasonings at the cook line with no label.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near on the floor mixer with soiled gaskets.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of glass cleaner with no label.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath exit door near kitchen cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef being thawed at room temperature next to three compartment sink.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook line employee touch personal phone and immediately grab clean kitchen untenable without proper hand washing.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside bin of sugar. Operator removed.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked potatoes (68F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, product has been there since last night. Operator discarded.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 74F at the cook line.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth in cutting boards not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit door by the kitchen.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several plastic and aluminum containers in the dry rack with old labels.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed black microwave in the kitchen area with soiled door handles.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (68F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, product has been there since last night. Operator discarded.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves in the walk in cooler.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers with seasonings next to cook line with no label.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of cooking oil in floor next to cook line.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no grease container installed at the cook line.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed food contact shelves at the dry storage area with rust accumulation.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across the cook line soiled.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards in the kitchen area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum bowl used as a scoop inside bin of rice in the dry storage area in the kitchen
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in disrepair.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath cook line soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ware washing area.

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