SABORES LATINOS
12372 QUAIL ROOST DR, Miami FL 33177 · 7867324969
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of fried beans with date marked excited more than 7 days.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food employee cracked raw shell eggs and then proceeded to engage in food preparation no handwash. coach employee.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over tomatoes sauce at reach in cooler in the back kitchen. Coach employee.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork, raw chicken, raw beef at reach in cooler in the back kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of fried beans with date marked excited more than 7 days.
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 raw shell egg stored broken at reach in cooler in the dry storage area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of fried beans with date marked excited more than 7 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tres leche and flan at reach in cooler at front counter held for more than 24 hours no date mark. Also observed cook pork, cook beef, white rice at reach in coolers not date marked. Employee started date marking products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee can of energy drink stored at white chest freezer near cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor at front counter.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink near the triple sink interior soiled with food debris.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at handwashing sink near the triple sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered at reach in cooler located in the dry storage area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce store over cut cabbage at vegetable reach in cooler in the back of the kitchen. Coach employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar near bread grill not labeled.
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of white rice (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in dry storage area. As per cook white rice has been in reach in cooler since the day prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of white rice (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in dry storage area. As per cook white rice has been in reach in cooler since the day prior.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to the triple sink blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container at shelves on top of the triple sink not stored inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open employee cup stored at prep table across handwash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt at prep table across handwash sink.
Oct 7, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the stove.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all of the white reach in freezer located at storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris located in front of the reach in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed coleslaw not covered at reach in cooler next to grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed condiments not identified by common name under preparation table at cook line.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink at the front counter was removed from original plans.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink was moved and the hand wash sink was removed at the front counter.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to the stove.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the stove.
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Employee was coached.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); beef (44 F - Cold Holding); beans and rice (47 F - Cold Holding); rice (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding), beans (59 F cold Holding). As per employee all these food were placed inside reach in cooler the night before. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); beef (44 F - Cold Holding); beans and rice (47 F - Cold Holding); rice (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding), beans (59 F cold Holding). As per employee all these food were placed inside reach in cooler the night before. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed sweet plantains (122 F - Hot Holding)at the steam table. As per employee less than 1 hours. Also observed ham empanadas (110 F - Hot Holding)at the hot box.Employee increased the temperature.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was + 300 ppm at 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded it and fixed the solution.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee washing utensils did not know how to sanitize them. Employee was coached.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink at the front counter was removed from original plans.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink was moved and the hand wash sink was removed at the front counter.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to the stove.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the stove.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and oil containers stored on the floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 bags of corn in standing water in the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken tacos stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); tripe soup (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler by the dry storage. Foods are date marked on 8/22. Stop sale was issues.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); tripe soup (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler by the dry storage. Foods are date marked on 8/22. Stop sale was issues.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler by the dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the sandwich station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the women's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef not covered stored inside the reach in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not identified at the front counter. Employee labeled the sugar.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was coached to use soap.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee did not sanitize dishes. Employee was coach how to sanitize dishes.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags in the reach in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop missing handle inside the rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile with water damage at the kitchen area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation, employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the reach in cooler by the grill.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the sugar.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 101° F at the steam table.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled cutting board to cut ham. Employee was coach to wash her hands after cracking raw shell eggs.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed it to wash it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and tamales inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday. Operator date marked the food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop was missing handle. Operator discarded it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling with water damage at the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Next to stove.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with fruit pulp.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed bacon inside reach in cooler was not covered. Operator placed. Bacon inside plastic bags.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.