SAPORE DI MARE
3433 MAIN HWY, Miami FL 33133 · 786-222-7240
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired 10/1/2025.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler container of raw fish stored over diced cucumbers. Operator removed.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed for clam and mussel tags.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of bread crumbs.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed for plates stored on prep counter unprotected.
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Food stored on floor. Observed at rear of kitchen next to walk in cooler 2 plastic gallons of olive oil stored on floor.
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cooked pork.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
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 establishment removed lobby bar and hand sink and moved location of three compartment sink and dish machine. Establishment must submit updated new plans to plan review.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen and bathroom hand sinks.
Jan 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment license expired 10/1/2025.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked by trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice ice.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over beer bottles in walk in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags.
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. Provided operator with for employee. Operator and employee reviewed and signed during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates at stored on top shelf at rear prep count next to walk in cooler.
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 1 package of frozen tuna on storage rack placed to thaw. Chef removed from packaging to properly thaw.
Food stored on floor. Observed for cases of plastic water bottles in walk in cooler. Observed plastic bottles of cooking oil next to exit door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer handle and bread oven handle. Chef removed.
Mop sink area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for plastic to go plates next to reach in freezer not inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed ROP packages of chicken in walk in cooler not date and time marked. As per chef was done less than 24 hours ago.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment is packaging soft cheese using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding it for more than 48 hours. Observed packages of Brie in walk in cooler date marked to use by 10/27/24. Establishment stated they will not go more than 48 hours and continue to monitor date and time.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment receives fresh clams, no tags kept after use.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment using reduced oxygen packaging for frozen fish and octopus done on site with out an approved plan. Establishment states they will no longer use reduced oxygen packaging of seafood items on site.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed service plates at prep table area not inverted.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at mini oven handle.
Mop area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment receives fresh clams, tags provided but last date served not written on clam tags.
No soap provided at handwash sink located across from kitchen cookline.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed various food items prepared from days before not date marked, stored inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup with no handle stored in a container of sugar, stored under kitchen counter. Manager discarded plastic cup.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates stored on top shelves above prep cooler and counter not kept inverted or protected.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided at time of inspection.
Mop area not maintained clean and organized. Observed mop sink blocked by reach in freezer, storage shelf used for chemicals and miscellaneous items, unable to access.
Stored food not covered. Observed various food items, such as beef ragu and cream cheese sauces not stored covered inside walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar, stored under kitchen counter not identified. Observed various plastic containers of nuts, chocolate chips and granola crumbles not identified, stored on top shelves above kitchen prep counter.
Nov 14, 2023□ 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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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the clams,mussels.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,prep unit:; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sausages (48F - Cold Holding); clams (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,prep unit:; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sausages (48F - Cold Holding); clams (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for the clams,mussels.
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 ambient temperature at approximately 48F, prep reach in cooler. Reach in cooler,prep unit:; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); sausages (48F - Cold Holding); clams (47F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
In-use tongs stored on fryer door handle between uses.
Stored food not covered. Observed for the tiramisu located in the walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
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.