CAFE Y SABOR
7269 NW 36 STREET, Miami FL 33166 · 305-994-7754
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (66F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (62F - Cold Holding); as per employee since previous day.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (66F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (62F - Cold Holding); as per employee since previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (66F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (62F - Cold Holding) as per employee since previous day.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at reach in freezer located by entrance of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink located next to 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in cooler and reach in freezers. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer by kitchen entrance.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table by three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice and beans lid containers soiled on shelf by deep fryer in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork belly container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting gloves without washing hands and started to serve food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (45 F - Cold Holding); beef (45 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in kitchen. As per Operator both containers have been inside reach in cooler less than 2 hours. Operator placed both containers inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned Probe Thermometer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed arepas (111 F - Hot Holding) in cook line. As per Operator arepas have been there for an hour. Operator reheated arepas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceilings in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by deep fryer in kitchen.
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (50 F - Cold Holding); pork (50 F - Cold Holding); arepa (50 F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50 F - Cold Holding) inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator Walk in cooler was working good 3 hours ago. Employees removed food to reach in coolers for rapid cooling.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed Walk in cooler not working good and keeping the right temperature.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by deep fryer in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cup in standing water at 90°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by kitchen entrance.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw pork inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored meats correctly.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front of Walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored by food on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored bucket correctly.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up under prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles inside kitchen, and back kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cup in standing water at 80°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets by kitchen entrance.
Open dumpster lid.
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