SABOR VENEZOLANO

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine missing service date. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer at prep area interior door panel missing exposed insulation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at region and freezer or ice cream is held. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Time Extended

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee washing metal and plastic containers at three do sink not knowing correct concentration quaternary solution. Coached employee on correct concentration. Corrective Action Taken

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Paper was provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on plastic containers stored on shelf at preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of reach-in freezer door missing plating at preparation area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach-in freezer at ice cream station at dinning area.

Basic - 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 in contact with flour in plastic container at kitchen area.

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed missing on grab and go containers of flan and tress leches at front counter. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler under juice machines. Repeat Violation

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork belly stored over maduros at reach in cooler across from cook line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding). As per employee less than four hours. Employee placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filters missing date of service located next to ice machine behind front counter. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink located reach-in cooler. Observed employee drink on food preparation table located at the back of the kitchen. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple severs wearing bracelets and watches during food service.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at drying rack wet and stacked.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink setup as rinse,wash and sanitize. Coached employee on correct procedure. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at reach-in freezer located at the rear preparation area. Observed broken gaskets located at reach-in coolers located cook line, preparation area. Reach-in freezer door missing back panel and torn gasket. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at rear of kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coffee bean packs stored on the floor located at storage room. Packs were removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a knife store on a shelf and underneath a bottle of mayonnaise at rear preparation area. Employee removed knife for washing and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Located at rear preparation area next to slicer. Coached employee where to properly place bug zapper. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed rice pudding not labeled with name, time of production for self service at front counter Grab and go. Coached operator on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler in front of stove. Employee immediately placed one in unit during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor at front counter under sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed a pack of beef patties not labeled with production time and date. As per chef, they are used within 48 hours. Coached chef on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at rear preparation area.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in recharge.

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 raw chicken stored over raw fish inside reach in freezer, no longer in original commercial packaging.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (46F - Cold Holding); shredded yellow cheese (46F - Cold Holding) tamales (54F - Cold Holding) and shredded mozzarella cheese (59F - Cold Holding) stored at reach in cooler, near cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef removed food items and placed into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date marked on water filter device located next to ice machine behind front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout kitchen establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal pans stored on top of reach in cooler not kept inverted. Chef inverted metal pans. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink setup as rinse and wash, with sanitizer not setup, while dishwasher was washing dishes. Discussed with dishwasher proper way to setup three compartment sink, in which he setup sink as wash, rinse and sanitize, tested chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in freezer located towards back kitchen area.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scooping utensil not stored above flour, located inside flour container stored towards back kitchen area. Chef placed handle in an upright position. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from flat top grill.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef, still frozen, thawing on top of reach in freezer, at room temperature. Chef removed and placed raw ground beef into reach in cooler for thawing. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided Ph testing strips, when chlorine is used as a sanitizer. No chlorine testing strips provided at time of inspection.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, tres leches and rice pudding prepared over the weekend as per employee, no date marked on dessert items, stored at front counter display cooler.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter device not date marked indicating when device was last serviced, located next to front counter ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas located at front counter food service area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal pots not kept inverted, stored on top of reach in coolers towards back kitchen area. Employee inverted all pots. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface covering a container of arepas stored at steamtable unit. Employee removed wiping cloth from food container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of reach in cooler has exposed insulation located towards back kitchen area.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in coolers located towards back kitchen area. Manager provided ambient thermometers and placed into cooler units. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket at reach in cooler in front of cookline. Employee cleaned gaskets of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

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. Form provided via email.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the front counter area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood system.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn at the kitchen entrance.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the microwave and rack. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in a upright refrigerator. The manager moved the eggs. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ladies and men's room and kitchen. The manager put towels at all hand washing sinks. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. The manager put soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in several different containers in the storage area. The cook removed the items. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to the juice machine. And in the cook line prep reach in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor in a closet next to the ladies room. The manager moved the items. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts in a reach in cooler in the dining room. As per the manager the items are prepared in house.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of napkins on the floor in the closet next to the ladies restroom. The manager moved the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles not labeled in the front counter area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line observed raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); roast pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding), as per employees and manager for less than 4 hours. Employees transferred food items in reach in cooler by preparation area for a rapid cool. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: During the callback inspection in glass door reach in cooler observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roast pork (50F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 4 hours, employee transferring food to another reach in cooler. Admin Complaint

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 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine caged at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer located at cook line gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-22: Time Extended