SANPOCHO RESTAURANT
901-25 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33130
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
JUN 24
JUL 24
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the floor front counter of kitchen area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021021020 | Apr 19, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish filets in original ROP packaging five at reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on shelf at warewashing area a metal heavily soiled with carbon grease buildup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen at warewashing areas not smooth and easily cleaned.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish filets in original ROP packaging five at reach in cooler.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic case of fry oil stored on the floor at cook line, employee placed item on shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at side bar area ice scoop handle touching ice, employee removed scoop to have it washed
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cololer cooked pork belly, raw chicken, raw whole, soup and chicken and rice not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container of sugar at coffee station not labeled.
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Sebastian Polania Olaya manager certification expired on 11-11-25.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of rear exit.
Nov 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 priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Sebastian Polania Olaya manager certification expired on 11-11-25.
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 more than four employees without a certified food manager present.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation wear bracelets and watches.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of rear exit.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the floor front counter of kitchen area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Sebastian Polania Olaya manager certification expired on 11-11-25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a large metal bowl soiled with carbon buildup at warewashing area drying shelf.
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 more than four employees without a certified food manager present.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots at ware washing area drying shelf not inverted.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches one on the floor under coffee machine and another at dry storage next warewashing area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation wear bracelets and watches.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair at front counter kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of rear exit.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of peeled potatoes stored on the floor of walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on oven hand,e at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), coached operator on correct procedures, operator added chlorine. Final reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed potatoes inside thank you bag at walk in cooler by dishwasher area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside hand washing sink by prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing by prep area. Operator replaced container.
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 David certification expired on 2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by second walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage by ware washing area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with peeled potatoes on floor at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by prep area and walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items inside reach in freezer and walk in cooler not covered.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ribs stored inside thank you bag at walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork belly inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs (59F - Cold Holding) on top preparation table, as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator placed ribs inside oven to start cooking.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed server washing her hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct procedures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice inside walk in cooler by 3 compartment sink with no date marking, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
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 employees David Montiel certificate expired on 03-15-24 and Sebastian Polania certificate expired on 04-23-24.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of orange stored on floor by kitchen entrance. Observed oil container stored on floor next to fryers at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter.
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves in back walk in freezer. Operator removed immediately.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located in prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed bin of rice on floor near back prep area. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler located near prep area with rusted shelves.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in warewashing area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat oranges in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in-cooler #2. Also, raw chicken stored above ready to eat plantains in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed fish and chicken to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (58F - Cold Holding) in fridge across from front service area. Operator stated the milk was left out during lunch. Operator stated milk will stay in fridge to chill. Also, ambient temperature of shelled eggs (66F - Cold Holding); sliced white cheese (70F - Cold Holding) on shelf across from grill on cookline. Discussed and distributed paperwork for using TPHC to operator. Operator putting items on Time today.
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make station on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store glass cleaner brushes. Operator removed brushes from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator replenished paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sinks near ice machine. Operator replenished soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near triple sink in back kitchen and also next to large ice machine in back area. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler in prep area torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler and table by cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler #2 soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood system above grill soiled.
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.