SABOR DEL CARIBE
3020 LAMBERTON BLVD STE 110, Orlando FL 32825 · 407 757 0578
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,660
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021014652 | Feb 4, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | $200 |
| 4--2019007980 | Dec 17, 2018 | Mar 12, 2019 | $300 |
| 4--2018035920 | May 16, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $1,160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over peeled carrots in walk in cooler. Removed by employeeCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef 45F, diced chicken 45F, chicken patties 46F. Kept cold holding in walk in freezer for less than 4hrs. Rechecked after placed in freezer 42F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Money placed on top of green cutting board. Money removed and cutting board sent to wash.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard use to line shelves in cook line, removed by operator Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of prep sink next to cutting board and tray with peppers, removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles on floor in front of three compartment sink
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Removed by operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked eggs in walk in cooler. Raw pork stored over peeled plantains Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, cleaned Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Wrong type of bleach, operator bought the correct bleach. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor under burners
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler exterior in front of door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Outside of microwave
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cooked vegetables in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauce red over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions kept in cook line for 2 hours place in cooler Cooked whole chicken 112F Ask owner to reheat Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on ladies bathroom.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator borrowed bleach from other restaurant. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on up on chest freezer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions in oil kept at prep table by fryers and ovens for 1 hr with temperature of 68F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken leg quarter 128F kept on warming door for less than 4 hrs. Reheat 180F Alcapurria kept on warmer at front counter for less than 4 hours with temperature of 122F. Operator discard
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. Inspector gave printed form to operator.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. King fish with label stating that fish must be removed from package prior to thawing and no cut on plastic or removed from package. operator removed from plastic
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on hot box broken. Cracked on fritters hot holding unit door.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and ceiling tiles by fryers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from hand sink at located at front counter.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Yuca; (98-133F - Hot Holding) in front counter steamwell. Less than 4hrs per operator. Advised operator to not keep food above rim of container and to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep persons wearing watches
Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket in first hot box in back kitchen -Front counter little salad cooler is missing front part is currently wrapped up in plastic. - cracked door of empanada hot box
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior and exterior of ice machine. Ice Mac is not currently in use and waiting on repairs -Interior of microwave -Shelf where wrapped containers are stored -tracks of door in empanada hot box at front counter -air vent in walk in cooler -Black steamer is soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Drinks in freezer above food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Walk in cooler is dripping from ceiling into cooler floor
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken held at 45F in walk in cooler. Per operator less then 1 hour, due to arrival of produce and door being open to store product. Manager kept cooler door closed recheck temperature 45 minutes later raw chicken at 40F
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stew beef not correctly date marked in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave with accumulation of food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken held at 45F in walk in cooler. Per operator less then 1 hour, due to arrival of produce and door being open to store product. Manager kept cooler door closed recheck temperature 45 minutes later raw chicken at 40F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Stew beef not correctly date marked in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave with accumulation of food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Wooden utensil use to make mofongo.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Leak from faucet on hand sink located on cook line. Leak from faucet on three bay sink.
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw beef stored over French fries on reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Herb garlic marinated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Herb garlic oil kept overnight with temperature of 72F. Snapper kept on walk in cooler with temperature of 50F, pork chunks kept on walk in cooler with temperature of 46F, pork shoulders kept on walk in cooler 47F. Repeat Violation** Inspector waited a while and recheck temperatures and they are not going down. Per operator they received the food order earlier. Ambient cooling of 54F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Wooden utensil use to make mofongo.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.I ce build up on chest freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Opened water bottle stored on freezer over food.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Walk in cooler shelves have debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Leak from faucet on hand sink located on cook line. Leak from faucet on three bay sink.
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.