SABOR CARIBENO
234 NE 1 ST, Miami FL 33132 · 305.578.8657
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed most cook food inside reach in cooler not covered.
Oct 10, 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 touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed pot with cooked black beans stored directly on floor kitchen. Operator removed during inspection.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed mash potatoes (50F - Cooling) as per operator was stored overnight see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed mash potatoes (50F - Cooling) as per operator was stored overnight see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked red beans at 9:05am (105F - Hot Holding) locate cooked line area. As per operator less than one hour. Operator reheat on the stove. Recheck at 9:40am cooked red beans (170F - Reheating)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
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. Located front counter area near window.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located front counter area ice machine. Operator stored properly.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed metal container with utensil in standing water at 80°f, located cooked line area. Operator removed during the water during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains, French fry solid frozen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken. Operator rearranged at time of inspection.
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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rosa Aldino, Jimmie, Ubaldina.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan (39F - Cold Holding) more than 24 hours. Front counter area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located next to coffee machine.
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.