LA ESENCIA LATIN CUISINE

dba DULCE VIDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT II LLC

B

Food Safety Grade

Good

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
6944 COLLINS AVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33141
DBPR District
District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code)
Bradford (code 4)
Seating
9 seats

License

License Number
SEA2329040
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 3, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 3, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13549270 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 17, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 13548849 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 14, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V50 ×2
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10942591 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food