SANCHO RESTAURANT
13202 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33184 · 305-553-6886
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef raw pork belly stored over cooked soup at walk in cooler unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with old food residue at cook line area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer in use and not test kit available. N
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit by end of cook line area.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of in house prep food not date marked, as per chef for less that two days, chef was coached on proper food labeling.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several prep tables and auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in sta water at 78°F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at several cooling units.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed knife at walk-in cooler area and some part of kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers at kitchen shelves not labeled with common name.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm at bar area, instructed staff to use main kitchen dishwasher while technician fix the dishwasher.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at handwashing sink kitchen line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink kitchen line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at storage room.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over walk-in cooler area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door kitchen line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen line area.
Mar 21, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at different preparation tables.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor broken tiles at kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gasket.
Vending machine exterior soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pot stored not inverted at rack over 3 compartment sink area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at steam tan BOE with marks not longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled walk in freezer floor with old food residues.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles at kitchen floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at walk in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler units in kitchen area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go serving containers and trays stored not inverted at rack over walk in cooler entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags squid thawing at room temperature, product still solid frozen. Coached chef on proper methods of thawing under running water, chef placed the bags under running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping towels not stored in sanitizer bucket at kitchen area.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate17 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fuel stored on top of prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in the handwashing sink at the bar and observed a metal sponge stored next to hand washing sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen sink and bar. Operator placed new roll.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef unable to repeat the 6 food borne illness.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mojo and onions with oil stored in the walk in cooler for more than 2 days, as per operator.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand up reach in cooler door handle soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured at the bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On top of the walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards with cut marks in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of the shelf where seasoning are stored. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the metal 2 door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container cracked at the reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. Observed pork and Crema de malanga stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula in between the wall and 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At the bar. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets at the kitchen reach in coolers soiled.
Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at the bar.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler shelves with rust.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items not properly stored on top of the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in the 3 compartment sink, operator turned water on.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in front of cook line, and slicer blade guard inside kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed inside kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on steam table inside kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Also, observed pork stored on Walk in freezer floor.. Operator removed container, and pork from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with water not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle.
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.