Cutler Bay, Miami-Dade County

SABOR PERUANO

18446 SW 97 AVE, Cutler Bay, FL 33157

FoodSeating
Latest violations
35
7 High Priority
Nov 29, 2023
City
Cutler Bay
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 8Basic: 20Total: 35

03D-02-5

Detail 22473004

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in reach in freezer roasted pork leg (59F - Cooling). Observed at reach in cooler located under prep area cooked pork leg (51F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (51F - Cold Holding); fried pork (52F - Cold Holding); Employee stated it has been cooling since the night before. Advised employee to discard item. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 22473008

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed in reach in freezer 2 roasted pork legs (59F - Cooling) and in reach in cooler under prep table picadillo (51F - Cold Holding) Employee stated it has been cooling since the night before. Advised employee to discard item. Warning

50-08-7

Detail 22472984

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22473002

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw chicken stored direct contact with to go bags. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22473003

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer located at rear of kitchen, frozen raw chicken in to go bag stored over frozen cooked yuca and squid. Observed in second reach in freezer raw beef in to go bags stored over yuca and vegetables. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22473012

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler located at entrance of kitchen, milk (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (51F - Cold Holding) ; cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Observed in prep area cooler raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef with veggies (52F - Cold Holding), raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef round (51F - Cold Holding); raw whole turkey (51F - Cold Holding); chorizo (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator items were outside less than 4 hours. Observed in dry storage area two boxes of shelled eggs (71F - Cold Holding). Operator placed items into another cooler for rapid cooling of items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22473009

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at stove tamales (101F - Hot Holding); black beans (91F - Hot Holding); cooked yuca (110F - Hot Holding). As per operator food had been there less than 4 hours. Operator reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-01-5

Detail 22473013

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22473010

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22473014

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl stored on hand wash sink next to triple sink, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22473001

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22472997

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink located next to triple sink and at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator placed tolls of paper for use. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22472983

Intermediate - 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/. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 22472986

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer available to the establishment Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22473000

Intermediate - 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. Warning

36-09-4

Detail 22472994

Basic - Bathroom floors not in good condition. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22472981

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front counter beverage cooler door handle soiled. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22472992

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles missing. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22472990

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area. Warning

24-26-4

Detail 22473007

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pots stored on floor in front of steam table in kitchen. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22472985

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter, clean utensils stored in container not inverted Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22472999

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer handle missing, reach in freezer in the back of the kitchen. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22473006

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout establishment behind front counter and kitchen area, floors in disrepair. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22473011

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor next to reach in freezer. Observed in back dry storage area, bags of rice, 2 boxes of shelled eggs and boxes of produce stored on floor. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 22472993

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in back storage area light bulb burnt out. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22472982

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in any cold holding unit throughout establishment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22472989

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed in coolers and freezers throughout kitchen gaskets area soiled.observed at prep area cutting board soiled. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22472988

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of frozen beef blood and residues Observed in prep area interior of reach in cooler soiled. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22472995

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of sugar and salt at prep area not covered. Warning

38-05-4

Detail 22472980

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Warning

38-08-4

Detail 22473005

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Observed in beverage cooler located at front count missing light bulb. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22472991

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the three compartment sink. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22472996

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at mop sink. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22472987

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22472998

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and salt at prep area not label. Warning

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 21817272

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a cutting board stored in the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink.

50-09-4

Detail 21817270

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-20-4

Detail 21817267

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle.

21-04-4

Detail 21817268

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

22-08-4

Detail 21817269

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of small oven stored on the preparation table.

36-62-4

Detail 21817271

Basic - Light not functioning. In the reach in cooler located in front of the 3 compartment sink.

21-02-4

Detail 21817266

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 21351282

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21351278

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21351279

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21351281

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located at cook line gasket torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21351277

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located against the wall at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21351276

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In all reach in cooler units. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21351280

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.interior on mop sink, all reach in cooler reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Standing fan with dust accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 21351275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in front of the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 20

08A-05-6

Detail 21183909

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler located in front of the 3 compartment sink observed Raw chicken over cut watermelon, corn, butter.

29-42-4

Detail 21183912

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53A-10-4

Detail 21183910

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the prob thermometer calibration temperature. Coached manager on proper thermometer calibration temperature.

31A-09-4

Detail 21183906

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located in the kitchen blocked by a serving cart. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21183900

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 21183898

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located next to the 3 compartment sink.

05-08-4

Detail 21183907

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-01-5

Detail 21183902

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Maria Ramirez engaged in food preparation with no proof of training. Owner stated she has been working for about 6 months.

41-21-4

Detail 21183899

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed a container with Clorox not labeled with substance name.

23-24-4

Detail 21183903

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler, reach in freezer handle soil.

36-37-5

Detail 21183893

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

50-09-4

Detail 21183908

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21183896

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 21183901

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler located at cook line gasket torn.

14-69-4

Detail 21183894

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer located against the wall at cook line.

10-20-4

Detail 21183905

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle.

22-08-4

Detail 21183897

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster on prep table interior soiled, oven interior soiled.

05-09-4

Detail 21183904

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In all reach in cooler units.

23-03-4

Detail 21183911

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.interior on mop sink, all reach in cooler reach in freezer gaskets soiled. Standing fan with dust accumulation.

14-33-4

Detail 21183895

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in front of the 3 compartment sink.

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 19

14-31-5

Detail 21011150

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in a shopping bag in the up right freezer. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 21011154

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over vegetables in the reach in freezer. The chef moved the item to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21011146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bread in the reach in cooler. The chef moved the eggs to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21011156

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. I provided the big 6 poster. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21011152

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21011148

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made sauces in the reach in cooler.As per operator the sauces were made yesterday.

22-20-5

Detail 21011157

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-24-4

Detail 21011158

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the reach in cooler.

36-37-5

Detail 21011155

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and bar area.

36-32-5

Detail 21011145

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water stained in the entrance of the kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 21011147

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the drink cooler in the bar area.

50-09-4

Detail 21011151

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21011159

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed chef's cell phone ona cutting board. The chef removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21011162

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21011153

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on the floor under the cooking equipment.

10-08-5

Detail 21011149

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The chef removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 21011160

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in the bar area.

23-03-4

Detail 21011144

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed a portable fan soiled at the cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 21011161

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled in the drink cooler in the bar area.Also observed a bowl of sugar not labeled in the bar area. Repeat Violation

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 20546697

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in shopping bag in the standing reach in freezer.

08A-02-6

Detail 20546698

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above cooked pasta in standing freezer. Observed raw shell eggs above vegetables located in the glass door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20546701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,opposite cookline: calamari (as per operator about 2 hrs ago) (47°F - Cold Holding) Operator placed in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. 2nd temperature, calamari at 40°F Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 20546700

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Repeat Violation

36-36-4

Detail 20546708

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in the kitchen, above reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20546706

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20546704

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

10-20-4

Detail 20546696

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 20546707

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven,cookline soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 20546705

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed chest unit by the fryer.

23-03-4

Detail 20546702

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris, small unit opposite cookline.

14-17-4

Detail 20546699

Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, glass door unit. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20546703

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at the front counter. Repeat Violation