SABOR PINOLERA 2
2228 NW 28 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 7867645287
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Operator called owner and owner said it would be paid by end of day.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.ice machine soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris inside oven.
Mar 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. Operator called owner and owner said it would be paid by end of day.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a pill bottle on top of the counter next to register area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas inside thank you bags inside reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels on handwashing sink. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cooked beans in reach in freezer with no date marked. As per operator, food was cooked more than 24 hours ago.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside handwashing sink by the 3compartment sink. Operator removed containers onsite.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pan not inverted or protected by 3 compartment sink. Operator inverted them onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with excessive cutting marks at prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the 3 compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water and a case of oil on the floor inside dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78°F. Operator heated up water to 142°F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler in front of employee restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, beans, and flour plastic containers not labeled.
Nov 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in a thank you bag, advised operator to place tortillas in a clear bag and then in the thank you bag.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (98F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (98F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (98F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Yilian and Marvin as food managers with no manager certificate.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in a thank you bag, advised operator to place tortillas in a clear bag and then in the thank you bag.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flip top: cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); dice tomato (57F - Cold Holding) stored on the flip top reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top: cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); dice tomato (57F - Cold Holding) stored on the flip top reach in cooler for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (98F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (98F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (98F - Hot Holding) stored on the steam table for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Yilian and Marvin as food managers with no manager certificate.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container cracked in the flip top reach in cooler where salsa is stored.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in room temperature. Operator placed chicken in reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, beans and salt with no name label.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placed gloves to start preparing food no handwashing prior. Coached cook on right procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ground beef at reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fish (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table as per operator for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed fish inside oven to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of rice stored in front of hand washing sink at kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored inside handwashing sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at front counter handwashing sink. Operator turned hot water on.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on top of reach in cooler by fryer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor at kitchen entrance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door by fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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. Form provided via email.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a stainless steel pan covering the hand washing sink by the triple sink. The manager removed the pan. Observed a bucket and slippers in the restroom hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the triple sink. The manager brought towels.
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. Form provided employee read and sign it.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a drink in the freezer. The manager threw it away.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef and chicken in a sink thawing. The manager turned on the cold water and left it on.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar by the coffee machine not labeled.
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.