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SAPHIRE BALLROOMS

4410 W 16 AVE #40, Hialeah FL 33012 · 3052318898

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats247
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2334037
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Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice mach. Operator moved to dishwashing area.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
The state's own report →
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula inside hand wash sink. Employee removed spatula from inside hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed between 3 compartment sink and Dish machine
Basic/36-24-5
The state's own report →
Dec 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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. Provided cleaning instructions to operator, via email, operator printed form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen water stains on ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-34-5
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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.