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SABOR LATINO CAFE

1223 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33135 · 786-655-0917

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335311
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2025
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above potatoes. Discussed with the operator the proper storage of food. Operator rearranged the chicken to the bottom shelf and the potatoes to another shelf
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: sweet plantains (122F - Hot Holding)as per operator, placed on the line 1 hour ago. Operator discarded. Advised operator, food could be reheated Discussion with the operator on reheating process.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open to the public.
High priority/50-08-7/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture for the hot water at the mop sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: bag of potatoes stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10-1-2025
High priority/50-17-3
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
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Discussed and provided the handout to the operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By the cookline: knife stored inside the prep sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed establishment using a portable gas fryer without hood on a table. During the time of the inspection, observed employee frying fries.
/45-04-4
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink by the back door.
Basic/29-20-5

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.