SABOR LATINO CUBANO CRIOLLO
6500 SW 40 ST, Miami FL 33155 · (786) 312-8159
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored above prep table in back kitchen prep area. Operator removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of cleaning solution stored above prep area in back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing cleaning solution at front counter with no label. Operator labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and pipe in back kitchen area. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board at prep area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer in back prep area soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Obscured working containers of salt and sugar in kitchen and front counter area with no label. Operator labeled.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf on top of preparation table at back kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed several containers stored under dry stored rack at back kitchen. Operator discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Criolla Sauce (47F - Cold Holding) on reach cooler at cook line. As per operator over 24 hours Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Criolla Sauce (47F - Cold Holding) on reach cooler at cook line. As per operator over 24 hours Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuffe Potato (130F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. Operator increased temperature of hot holding unit during inspection. Also observed Ham Croquettes (132F - Hot Holding) at hot holding unit at front counter. Operator increased temperature of hot holding unit during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 2019.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at cook line area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not inverted on rack outside of walk in cooler.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean knifes stored between wall and pipe at back kitchen area. Operator removed it en stored properly during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed taro roots cases stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly during inspection. Also observed chicken bullion cases stored on the floor outside of walk in freezer. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed outside dumpster not on a flat smooth surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on the floor at walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at double door reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance behind dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned it during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container with no label on rack at back kitchen area.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen vegetables stored in to go bags at chest freezer at dry storage area. Employee placed food in food grade ziplock bag.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding at display counter missing production date, as per operator made the day prior.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter and throughout kitchen area where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area with water damage.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor at walk in freezer. Employee placed food on shelf. Observed fry oil stored on floor at preparation area. Employee place oil on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered at walk in freezer. Employee wrapped items during inspection.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor at walk in freezer soiled.
Dec 6, 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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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. Provided operator with form.
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. Observed salmon, Mahi Mahi 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 on operator removed fish stored on container.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the back area floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Containers of rice, beans not labeled.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed spray hose inside 3 compartment sink.
Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near men's bathroom.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. Manger replenished solution with quaternary ammonium tablets.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (61F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, for less than 2 hours. Manager placed product inside reach in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic and teal containers not inverted at back preparation area. Manager inverted items.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light not operable at cook line.
Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Manager added quaternary ammonium tablet to solution.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connections behind dish machine.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Food stored on floor.Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager removed item.
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Manager added quaternary ammonium tablet to solution.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) at top of reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Manger placed item inside reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connections behind dish machine.
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 2 ladles and spoon stored inside hand sink at ware washing area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of ground beef not covered at walk in cooler. As per manager, item prepared on previous day. Manager placed date marking on container.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at back preparation area.
Food stored on floor.Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager removed item.
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