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LA CASA DEL SABOR

5301 NW 7 ST, Miami FL 33126

Last inspected Aug 13, 2024 · 3 visits since November 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2317967
Grade history
NOV 23
APR 24
AUG 24
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. confirmation 236038707 paid 312.00
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $700

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016002950Dec 9, 2015Apr 11, 2016$700

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mamey pulp at 60F at room temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mamey pulp at 60 f room temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/05-13-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellphone and purse stored next to orange juice machine by front counter.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Basic/16-13-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located by the dishwasher area.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. Observed container with Mamey pulp stored in kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons located inside standing water by front counter.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gasket soiled and fans soiled located by window.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef stew at 120 in steam table owner placed the beef stew inside over to over 165 f reheated.
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Intermediate/05-07-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Basic/16-07-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen cook.
Basic/13-03-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Most coolers.
Basic/05-09-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All kitchen RIC.
Basic/22-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers throughout.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. Most cooked foods inside RIC.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. confirmation 236038707 paid 312.00
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most kitchen coolers.
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.