SABLE MIAMI / AMBA
2219 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 9177741654
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab cellphone and used it and proceed to prepare breakfast for customer at cafeteria area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at main kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cafeteria area and main kitchen not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with vegetables stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cafeteria area..
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at cafeteria area and at reach in cooler at main kitchen.
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 main kitchen.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handsink located at main kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cafeteria area and main kitchen not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting smoked salmon at front counter with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed main kitchen floor soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with vegetables stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Employee picked up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cafeteria area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at main kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at establishment.
Observed Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior throughout establishment soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at main kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab cellphone and used it and proceed to prepare breakfast for customer at cafeteria area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at main kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jose Carlou with no food handler certificate.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout main kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cafeteria area and main kitchen not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with vegetables stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cafeteria area..
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at cafeteria area and at reach in cooler at main kitchen.
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 main kitchen.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 32 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate23 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1,2025.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw meat at reach in freezer by main kitchen.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab cellphone and used it and proceed to prepare breakfast for customer at cafeteria area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at main kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at cafeteria area. Observed no paper towel at main kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jose Carlou with no food handler certificate.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at main kitchen.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout main kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at cafeteria area and main kitchen not inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepare breakfast for customer with no hairnet.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at main kitchen. Observed at both walk in coolers.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxed with vegetables stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer by cafeteria area..
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink at cafeteria area. Observed at all handisnk at main kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at main kitchen and cafeteria.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at cafeteria area and at reach in cooler at main kitchen.
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 main kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at the prep table soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed four ceiling vents near back prep area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed can of oil on floor near kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in coolers located across cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on container at the dry rack station.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent located in the kitchen prep area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in prep area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dish washer next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in back prep area. Observed hood filters soiled.
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.