SABOR TROPICAL
3150 E 11 AVE, Hialeah FL 33013 · 786-587-6249
Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 16 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Omar Ruiz Vela lacking manger certificate.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer.
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.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator cooking no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed pot with peeled plantains stored on the kitchen floor. Operator stored pot on top of prep table.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between 3 sink and hand sink. Operator stored knife properly.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep refrigerated table interior soiled with food residue.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed case with shell eggs on top of counter, Manager stored shell eggs inside reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels stored inside hand wash sink. Manager removed towels from inside hand wash sink.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored in thank you bags inside reach in cooler.
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 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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No proper sign available.
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.