SABORES LATINOS CAFE
14145 SW 142 AVE, Miami FL 33186 · 305.233.5772
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (129F - Hot Holding) in hotbox at front counter. As per operator for less than one hour.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 16 flans made from home sold at front counter. Operator segregated flans to discard.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink to the right of three compartment sink blocked by cutting board.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Darlin Torres hired for more than 60 days.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed establishment not using rinse step in three compartment sink. Coached operator on proper method.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above front counter where single service containers are stored.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed yellow cherry, banana, and chocolate ice creams made on site for self serve lacking product identity, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment at dinning area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature on shelf at dry storage area. Operator placed pork in refrigerator to thaw.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (129F - Hot Holding) in hotbox at front counter. As per operator for less than one hour.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed oven rack stored in handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator removed rack.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked beans stored in reach in cooler across from stove. As per operator made yesterday 07/15. Operator labeled container during inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple certificates missing expiration date.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter across from display case.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked beans stored uncovered in reach in cooler across from cook line.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw salad (61F - Cold Holding); sour cream (62F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator for approximately 3 hrs. Employee placed products inside cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (109F - Hot Holding); boiled yuca (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for approximately an hour. Operator placed products on stove for reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed the containers.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 spatulas stored under flat press at kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table next to cook line. Employee removed the cloth.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in storage area reach in freezer, raw frozen pork loin stored over bags of fries.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of cooked yuca, diced ham,and cooked chicken in reach in coolers at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a package of beef thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator removed and stored in reach in cooler.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored in shopping bag located in the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box; croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); empanadas (121F - Hot Holding) as per operator about 30 mins ago Operator adjusted thermostat to increase temperature.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the salt and sugar containers.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags used to cover cooked food located in the reach in freezer #1.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm operator diluted to 100 ppm.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the back door,storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for reach in freezer #6.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed to the left of stove by gas supply line.
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