Medley, Miami-Dade County

SABOR DE CUBA RESTAURANT CORP

11710 NW SOUTH RIVER DR #108, Medley, FL 33178

FoodSeating
Latest violations
16
3 High Priority
Sep 27, 2022
City
Medley
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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.

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

14-31-5

Detail 21389303

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food in shopping bags in the back reach in freezer.

08A-04-5

Detail 21389309

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the reach in cooler next to the triple sink. The chef moved the items to the correct shelf. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21389299

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21389313

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21389306

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.

14-01-5

Detail 21389301

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in the rice. The manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21389300

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sugar on the floor in the front window area.

36-24-5

Detail 21389312

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the mop sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21389310

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer in the kitchen.

05-09-4

Detail 21389302

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in some reach coolers.

31B-04-4

Detail 21389305

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar.

23-03-4

Detail 21389308

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

25-06-4

Detail 21389298

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed several stacks of Togo containers not inverted. The chef inverted the items. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 21389311

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed the front counter hand washing sink turned off due to leaking.

42-01-4

Detail 21389307

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 21389304

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. The chef labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21117969

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21117974

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Take out window across the dinning area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: 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. Take out window across the dinning area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 21117973

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21117970

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21117971

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21117972

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Whole on the wall by the mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-01: Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Whole on the wall by the mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 15

53B-16-4

Detail 20946176

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unable to answer hot holding temperature specified by the food code. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 20946183

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 20946172

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical strips available during the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 20946171

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Take out window across the dinning area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20946182

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Camaro Lopez, Pedro Luis, Mayrene working for over 60 days not certified. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

27-09-4

Detail 20946180

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink and hand sink located at take out window. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: No running water at three-compartment sink and hand sink located at take out window. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20946170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20946174

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20946179

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20946177

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20946178

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Whole on the wall by the mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 20946184

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on food storage shelves at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 20946175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 20946181

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

29-07-5

Detail 20946173

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed three compartment sink located at front counter faucet doesn't reach all three compartments. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-22: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 11Basic: 26Total: 44

22-42-4

Detail 20926852

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 20926872

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee not sanitizing dishes after being washed. Coached employee on proper dishwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-15-4

Detail 20926881

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in direct contact with to go bags. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20926874

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked bacon in reach in cooler located at cook line. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 20926844

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 mechanically tenderized steak over fish, in reach-in freezer located next to the mop sink. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 20926868

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature, cheese (70F - Cold Holding) on preparation table at cook line. As per employee for less than4 hours. Employee placed shell eggs back in reach in cooler for a rapid cook. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20926862

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (95F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (58F - Hot Holding), stored o top of grill at cook line. As per person in charge for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. At front counter in hot holding unit observed cheese pastry, meat pastry (112-113 F - Hot Holding), as per person in charge for less than 4 hours. Employee reheating food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-16-4

Detail 20926879

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee unable to answer hot holding temperature specified by the food code. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 20926871

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

16-37-1

Detail 20926884

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20926853

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at front counter Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20926851

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. Take out window across the dinning area. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20926867

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

53B-01-5

Detail 20926875

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. Camaro Lopez, Pedro Luis, Mayrene working for over 60 days not certified. Warning

27-09-4

Detail 20926859

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink and hand sink located at take out window. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20926842

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located at front counter Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 20926855

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable to answer cold holding temperature specified by the food code. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20926847

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked pork belly, as per employee held for more than 24 hours not date marked. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20926845

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used to scoop ice from the ice machine. Employee removed it. Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20926877

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hand sink faucet handles soiled. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 20926864

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On top of the oven Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20926885

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

36-34-5

Detail 20926857

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with water stains. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20926849

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots on shelves at storage area. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20926882

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20926848

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20926850

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's bag, car keys stored on food storage shelves at cook line. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20926846

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20926883

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Whole on the wall by the mop sink. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20926861

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20926856

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

35B-02-4

Detail 20926854

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored on food storage shelves at storage area. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20926866

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at, reach in cooler located at cook line Warning

51-13-4

Detail 20926880

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

14-73-4

Detail 20926860

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20926858

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink located at front counter Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20926870

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food accumulation on top of the pizza oven. Reach in cooler at cook line gaskets soiled. Warning

29-07-5

Detail 20926873

Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed three compartment sink located at front counter faucet doesn't reach all three compartments. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20926869

Basic - Stored food not covered. Complete seasoning, salt in containers on top of preparation table not covered. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20926863

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked beans thawing at room temperature. Employee placed food item in reach in cooler for a correct thawing method. Warning

14-12-4

Detail 20926865

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spoon, plastic container in disrepair. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20926876

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink and three compartment sink water leaking from the pipes. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20926878

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By the three compartment sink. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20926843

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Italian dressing, mojo, cooking wine, in containers not labeled. Warning

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 21

29-34-4

Detail 20466194

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under 3 compartment sink.

22-02-4

Detail 20466189

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled and cutting boards on kitchen area.

31A-09-4

Detail 20466181

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can in front of hand wash sink next to coffee preparation area window. Employee moved garbage can away from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20466198

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner on 3 compartment sink by front counter, no labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20466190

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used to dispense sugar. Manager discarded foam cup. Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 20466197

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.

14-45-4

Detail 20466200

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on top of oven.

36-36-4

Detail 20466196

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed on corner above grill.

36-34-5

Detail 20466180

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

24-05-4

Detail 20466184

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

06-09-1

Detail 20466191

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 frozen fish on reach in cooler. Manager removed frozen fish from ROP packaging. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20466182

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cellphone and glasses on top of preparation table. Employee removed items from preparation table. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20466185

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

14-11-4

Detail 20466183

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in freezer and cooler.

21-04-4

Detail 20466195

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

23-03-4

Detail 20466186

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

16-46-4

Detail 20466188

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-20-4

Detail 20466199

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under preparation tables on kitchen. Employee replaced tin foil under tables. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 20466192

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

36-02-5

Detail 20466193

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

42-01-4

Detail 20466187

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.