Fountainebleau, Miami-Dade County

FONDA SABANETA

8766 W FLAGLER ST, Fountainebleau, FL 33174

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
3 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Fountainebleau
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 16

08A-20-5

Detail 24311462

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator started to properly rearranged.

01B-13-4

Detail 24311457

High Priority - 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 3 mahi still inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.

03A-02-5

Detail 24311456

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Cooler drawers: blood sauce (55F - Cold Holding) shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Opera placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24311460

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to hand sink at kitchen.

31A-09-4

Detail 24311464

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 black containers blocking the hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 24311466

Intermediate - 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 4+ food employees with CFM present on site. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24311455

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 24311458

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some have missing the date of birth and other missing the date it expires.

22-20-5

Detail 24311452

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed heavy accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at bar.

06-09-1

Detail 24311461

Basic - 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 3 mahi still inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.

12B-07-4

Detail 24311454

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on preparation table by stove. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24311463

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid missing at bar.

14-69-4

Detail 24311459

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer bottom next to fryers. Observed inside walk in freezer floor.

10-20-4

Detail 24311453

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Opera removed the tongs.

22-16-4

Detail 24311467

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled next to dryers.

06-01-5

Detail 24311465

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (33F) thawing in standing water inside service sink. Operator turned on cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

22-42-4

Detail 23901217

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 23901214

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over avocados inside walk in cooler.

12A-09-4

Detail 23901218

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then engage with food preparation without taking gloves off and wash hands. Discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures. Employee proceded to take gloves off and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23901220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold drawers: sausage (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23901215

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 23901221

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand sink at bar. Observed black container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23901213

Intermediate - 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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23901219

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bowls inside rice container on sleeve under prep table at front counter. Operator removed the bowls.

12B-07-4

Detail 23901210

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee on prep table across triple sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 23901212

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Observed seafood, raw chicken, raw beef stored on Walk in freezer floor. Observed limes stored on floor at front counter.

14-69-4

Detail 23901211

Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.

10-20-4

Detail 23901216

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle at front counter. Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 23513183

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee discarded solution and refilled with new solution, retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23513184

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn cachapa (67F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers at cook line. As per operator for approximately 3 hrs. Operator placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Also observed raw chicharron (55F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to fryer. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee added ice and placed inside wic for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23513185

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle at front counter. Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23513182

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on table next to fryers. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23513181

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) thaw in at room temperature at kitchen. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 23172576

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 over raw pork inside walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in freezer. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 23172577

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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 23172580

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 5 food employees engaging in food preparation without manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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 5 food employees engaging in food preparation without manager present. Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23172575

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to prep sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed next to prep sink. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23172578

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23172579

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23172581

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

08A-20-5

Detail 23009786

High Priority - 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 inside walk in cooler. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempeture. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23009787

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 over raw pork inside walk in freezer. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23009778

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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23009782

Intermediate - 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 5 food employees engaging in food preparation without manager present. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23009776

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to prep sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23009775

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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23009789

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored next to dry foods on storage rack at kitchen. Employee removed the glasses. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23009779

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23009774

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of caned coconut milk stored on floor. Also observed plastic container with sugar stored on floor at front counter. Employee placed products at6 inches from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23009777

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23009790

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen. Employee removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23009780

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 inside rice container with handle in contact with product next to hand sink. Employee placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23009783

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed next to grill. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23009788

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

16-46-4

Detail 23009781

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers being used to store food inside walk in cooler. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23009784

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam containers case stored on floor at front counter. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23009785

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, corn starch and sugar inside plastic container without label at cook line. Employee properly labeled products. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-36-4

Detail 22618617

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dining area.

36-34-5

Detail 22618618

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty and ceiling vent soiled with grease over triple compartment sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 22618616

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