SERGIO'S RESTAURANT
8807 SW 107 AVE, Miami FL 33176 · 305-552-9623
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall by hand sink near kitchen entrance.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022041180 | Jul 7, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 | $800 |
| 1--2022018348 | Jan 5, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | $400 |
| 1--2020056539 | Oct 22, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced and primed machine for final concentration Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork chop inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line across from sandwich station.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (51F - Cold Holding) next to cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator placed product directly inside ice bath for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed bucket.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at back prep area.
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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks at sandwich station.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line. Observed reach in freezer in disrepair near steam table, not in use.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 77F next to steam table. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in back prep area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda gun near entrance to bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on prep tables throughout establishment.
Dec 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for two hours. Operator took product to be reheated.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near walk in cooler. Observed gaskets broken at reach in cooler drawers on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across from dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand sink near kitchen entrance.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda gun near entrance to bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Oct 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall by hand sink near kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for two hours. Operator took product to be reheated.
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 remodeled office into dry storage room and added reach in freezer, no plans submitted.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near walk in cooler. Observed gaskets broken at reach in cooler drawers on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across from dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand sink near kitchen entrance.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda gun near entrance to bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 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. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced sanitizer for final concentration (Chlorine 100ppm).
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall by hand sink near kitchen entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (57F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding) at grill drawers, as per operator for two hours. Operator added ice to products for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (114F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for two hours. Operator took product to be reheated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at cook line.
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 remodeled office into dry storage room and added reach in freezer, no plans submitted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near dish area. Operator cleaned ice machine during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn near walk in cooler. Observed gaskets broken at reach in cooler drawers on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed crate of potatoes stored on floor near cook line. Operator picked up crate.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer across from dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor under hand sink near kitchen entrance.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda gun near entrance to bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over sliced ham inside reach in cooler across from fryer. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over bread inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator relocated products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near fryer
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training for Reyna Sanchez missing date of birth. Operator added date of birth to training certificate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Near walk in freezer. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled in prep area and across from ovens
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks in front of fryer
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and keys stored on top of shelf above prep table. Operator removed phone and keys
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket broken next to hand sink in prep area and in back prep area
Food stored on floor. Observed milk stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed milk on shelf
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer door handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in container of salt in contact with salt. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor near hand sink in prep area. Operator properly placed bucket.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At reach in cooler across from cook line
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line not connected at soda gun holster in bar area near exit door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled product
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork belly stored over ready to eat chicken salad inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (129F - Hot Holding); spinach empanadas (121F - Hot Holding) inside hot box in prep area, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took products to oven to reheat. Final temperature: beef empanadas (170F - Reheating); spinach empanadas (169F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled near dish area. Operator began to clean ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed RIC handles soiled in front of ovens
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above hand sink next to cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled above ice machine, next to cook line and above cook line. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in sandwich 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 reach in cooler in prep area with ambient temperature of 57F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn next to walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of liquid margarine on floor on cook line. Operator picked up product.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and triple sink. Operator removed knife.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pot with handle stored inside container of rice with handle touching rice. Operator properly placed pot.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in prep area near cook line. Operator placed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at grill drawers reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station. Operator labeled sugar.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation and then changed gloves without washing hands. Coached operator and discussed proper methods. Employee washed hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at front counter.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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 mahi fish in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler. Operator opened the packages.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 3 doors reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at preparation area.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with different sauces without labels, located at cooking line.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Upon inspection observed dishwasher not showing any sign of sanitizer in machine. Manager proceeded to call operator and fixed machine at time of inspection.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloves on. Coached employee to remove gloves and to wash hands thoroughly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed crates of milk under raw eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (118F - Hot Holding) spinach empanadas (130F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per operator, products were placed there less than two hours ago. After reheating, ham croquettes (167F - Reheating); beef empanadas (171F - Reheating); spinach empanadas (170 - Reheating)
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of desserts with no date labels near prep line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board near vegetable wash area soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cart near three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed two containers with broken edges at dry rack area. Operator threw away immediately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean forks near prep line not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cellphones next to the dishwasher area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee washing dishes with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in back kitchen prep area torn. Observed reach in cooler lid broken
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bag of potatoes under hand wash sink near cook line not protected. Observed bag of onion on floor near kitchen cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed liquid egg mix and milk containers on floor in walk in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between equipment in the prep cooler located in the kitchen line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on oven handles near cook line. Employee removed immediately.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed microwave exterior soiled near food prep table.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food containers at the dry rack area.
Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed employee prepping steak on top of white cutting board inside the three compartment sink. Three compartment sink was not clean.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
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.