SERGIO'S CAFETERIA
3252 CORAL WAY, Miami FL 33145 · 305.529.0047
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on a shelf and wall in the water heater room by the back prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2023055521 | Aug 8, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back prep area: can opener blade soiled. Most cutting boards soiled through the establishment.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA: Sandra Rivera missing the DOB. Discussed with the operator.
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. FRLA. Gloria C, expired 8/16/24 Victor G., expired 9/8/25 Shelyla G. expired 9/8/25 Juan L., expired 9/8/25 Xlanexy expired 2/26/25 Jamelys N, expired 2/16/25 Ania C, expired 9/8/25 Yulier O, expired 9/8/25 Jose u, expired 9/8/25 Bianca Ortiz, 9/8/25 Martha H., expired 6/28/26 Aurora D, expired 9/8/25 Yailin m, expired 6/28/26 Keyking g, expired 6/28/26 Anslims, expired 6/28/26 Jaime a., 6/28/26 Mildred P. 6/28/26 Eduardo G, expired 6/28/26.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Drink station area: bug zapper stored above reach in freezer with ice cream stored inside. Discussed other locations with the operator.
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back prep area double door reach in cooler shelves with rust.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in the back prep area: observed employee washing can opener/blade in the two compartment sink without sanitizer. Inspector discussed with the operator the proper sink to wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes. Operator coach the employee. Placed the can opener into the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Back cook area: ham stored inside thank you carryout bags. discuss what operator operator changed the bag during this time of the inspection placed into a container..
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above almond milk. discuss with operating and provided the handout for the proper storage of food operator. Move the milk to the proper shelf during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. heat lamps: cooked sausage (109F - Hot Holding), reheated to 178f. Cooked sweet plantains (122f - hot holding), reheated 167F. As per operator. Cooked 45 minutes before the inspection. Heated cabinet: ham croquettes (76F - Hot Holding, reheated to 182F. As per operator, placed in the cabinet 1 hour before the inspection. Inspector discussed with the operator to cook in portions and put inside the heated cabinet to maintain temperature.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed operator test the large dish machine with a qaurtenary test strip, and test strip should be chlorine. Observed in the back prep area: observed employee washing can opener/blade in the two compartment sink without sanitizer. Inspector discussed with the operator the proper sink to wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes. Operator coach the employee. Placed the can opener into the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back prep area: can opener blade soiled. Most cutting boards soiled through the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No handwash sink for employees. Observed establishment placed an area patio with a wheeled Ice bin. Observed employee scooping ice and placing in into glasses to serve guest in the patio are. Discussed with the operator. The operator over the cart back inside the restaurant.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA: Sandra Rivera missing the DOB. Discussed with the operator.
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. FRLA. Gloria C, expired 8/16/24 Victor G., expired 9/8/25 Shelyla G. expired 9/8/25 Juan L., expired 9/8/25 Xlanexy expired 2/26/25 Jamelys N, expired 2/16/25 Ania C, expired 9/8/25 Yulier O, expired 9/8/25 Jose u, expired 9/8/25 Bianca Ortiz, 9/8/25 Martha H., expired 6/28/26 Aurora D, expired 9/8/25 Yailin m, expired 6/28/26 Keyking g, expired 6/28/26 Anslims, expired 6/28/26 Jaime a., 6/28/26 Mildred P. 6/28/26 Eduardo G, expired 6/28/26.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of the grease store in the well wash area not labeled. Discussed with operator. Operator stated she will label awaiting operator to label..
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed in the back prep area: observed employee washing can opener/blade in the two compartment sink without sanitizer. Inspector discussed with the operator the proper sink to wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes. Operator coach the employee. Placed the can opener into the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in front of the walk in freezer. Discussed with the operator, employee began cleaning during the inspection.
Employee eating while preparing food. Main cookline: observed employee place cooked food in mouth while cooking onions on the grill. Operator coached the employee on where to eat. Inspector advised employee eating is not allowed in this area.
Food being prepared outside. Observed establishment placed an area patio with a wheeled Ice bin. Observed employee scooping ice and placing in into glasses to serve guest in the patio are. Discussed with the operator. The operator over the cart back inside the restaurant
In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Drink station area. Scoop stored inside the dipper well in standing water. Inspector discuss with the operator operator, turned the water on.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Drink station area: bug zapper stored above reach in freezer with ice cream stored inside. Discussed other locations with the operator.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back prep area double door reach in cooler shelves with rust.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back prep area: two carts blocking the back door.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: pooled eggs stored above milk. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food. Operator moved the milk to the top shelf above raw products.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back prep kitchen with the cookline.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by the walk in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of bread stored on the floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Near by the main cook lines.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Heated lamp inside the kitchen: sweet plantains (128F - Hot Holding), reheat 169F Heated lamp at the small cafeteria: fried pork (92-100F - Hot Holding, reheat 171F. Operator reheated above 165F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit is damaged.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Small cafeteria.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Small prep kitchen.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Large prep kitchen: wheeled cart, blocking the exit door
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk in cooler shelf: salsa with tomatoes prepared on 12/8. Observed operator discarded the salsa.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Walk in cooler shelf: salsa with tomatoes prepared on 12/8.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed in the drink area, ice cream scoop in standing water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the small cafeteria.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the pullout reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the main cookline.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken room temperature.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dry storage area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Aug 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored inside the unit overnight, as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored overnight as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); pavo (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker attached to hose by the dry storage room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning utensils and towels in the handwashing sink in the server station.
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 flip top sandwich station reach in cooler at ambient temperature at 61F.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority9 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in the back dry prep area. Observed 2 live flies in the waiter station nearby the orange juice squeeze machine, approximately 10+ live flies flying by hand washing sink by the waiter station, 1 live fly flying by the kitchen register in the main kitchen, and 1 live fly land on the take out container on a shelf above the sandwich station.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork storage inside thank you bag. Operator removed raw pork from bags and placed into clean clear containers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over mayonnaise and strawberries in the reach in cooler by the the back prep area. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for proper storage of food. Operator organized reach in cooler correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on a shelf and wall in the water heater room by the back prep area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands while wearing gloves in the main kitchen area. Coached the employee, employee washed hands properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored inside the unit overnight, as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored overnight as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F - Cold Holding); pavo (56F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F - Cold Holding); chorizo (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker attached to hose by the dry storage room.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee washing hands while wearing gloves in the main kitchen area. Coached the employee, employee washed hands properly
Food manager certification expired. 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 Fabiola Haro with an expired certificate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in prep area can operate blade soiled, observed ice bin gaskets soiled in the service station, Observed soda nozzles soiled in the servicer station. Observed beer cooler with soiled gaskets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning utensils and towels in the handwashing sink in the server station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide quaternary test strips.
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 Fabiola Haro with an expired certificate.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel, by the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
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. Observed form printed but not signed by all employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink.observed no soap by handwashing sink service station.
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 flip top sandwich station reach in cooler at ambient temperature at 61F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches beside small reach in freezer under the small warmer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottles of water on top of ice cream table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scooper by drink station area: water temperature 78F. Discussed the proper methods with the operator, operator discarded the water and placed another ice cream scoop in a clean container no ice.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly zapper above cut fruits, limes, lemons, berries area by the bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the kitchen
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing still water in the water heater room by the dry storage room.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed wet mop on the floor by the service station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains being thawed out in room temperature. Discussed with the operator the proper thawing methods and time as public Health Control. Operator moved the sweet plantains into reach in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed cart of food blocking the exit door by cook area.
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