Tamiami, Miami-Dade County

SANCHO RESTAURANT

13202 SW 8 ST, Tamiami, FL 33184

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Mar 3, 2026
City
Tamiami
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24411493

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef raw pork belly stored over cooked soup at walk in cooler unit.

22-02-4

Detail 24411490

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with old food residue at cook line area.

16-37-1

Detail 24411488

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer in use and not test kit available. N

31B-03-4

Detail 24411487

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit by end of cook line area.

02C-02-5

Detail 24411496

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several containers of in house prep food not date marked, as per chef for less that two days , chef was coached on proper food labeling. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 24411492

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several prep tables and auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24411489

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 24411491

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in sta water at 78°F.

23-03-4

Detail 24411495

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at several cooling units. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 24411497

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed knife at walk-in cooler area and some part of kitchen. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24411494

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers at kitchen shelves not labeled with common name.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24062224

High Priority - 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. O chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm at bar area, instructed staff to use main kitchen dishwasher while technician fix the dishwasher. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24062227

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues at handwashing sink kitchen line.

31B-02-4

Detail 24062230

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink kitchen line.

51-11-4

Detail 24062225

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at storage room.

36-36-4

Detail 24062228

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over walk-in cooler area.

14-09-4

Detail 24062223

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

36-17-5

Detail 24062226

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cook line area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24062231

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 24062221

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door kitchen line

23-03-4

Detail 24062229

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

36-02-5

Detail 24062222

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen line area.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 23648613

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at different preparation tables. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23648612

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor broken tiles at kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23648614

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gasket.

23-01-4

Detail 23648611

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23648610

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves at walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 11Total: 11

24-05-4

Detail 23348779

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cooking pot stored not inverted at rack over 3 compartment sink area.

14-09-4

Detail 23348780

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at steam tan BOE with marks not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23348783

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled walk in freezer floor with old food residues. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23348781

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles at kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23348786

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup at walk in freezer floor.

23-03-4

Detail 23348777

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler units in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23348787

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go serving containers and trays stored not inverted at rack over walk in cooler entrance.

06-01-5

Detail 23348785

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags squid thawing at room temperature, product still solid frozen. Coached chef on proper methods of thawing under running water, chef placed the bags under running water. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23348778

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

42-01-4

Detail 23348784

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

21-12-4

Detail 23348782

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping towels not stored in sanitizer bucket at kitchen area.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 17Total: 25

41-10-4

Detail 22921884

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fuel stored on top of prep table.

22-02-4

Detail 22921892

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 22921880

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in the handwashing sink at the bar and observed a metal sponge stored next to hand washing sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 22921888

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 employees engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty.

31B-02-4

Detail 22921894

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen sink and bar. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site

53A-14-4

Detail 22921898

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef unable to repeat the 6 food borne illness.

02C-02-5

Detail 22921903

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mojo and onions with oil stored in the walk in cooler for more than 2 days, as per operator.

31B-06-4

Detail 22921889

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the kitchen.

23-24-4

Detail 22921881

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand up reach in cooler door handle soiled.

51-11-4

Detail 22921883

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured at the bar.

36-32-5

Detail 22921887

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On top of the walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 22921891

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards with cut marks in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22921896

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of the shelf where seasoning are stored. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22921899

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the metal 2 door reach in cooler in the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 22921882

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.

14-38-4

Detail 22921890

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container cracked at the reach in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22921893

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork and Crema de malanga stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 22921885

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula in between the wall and 3 compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 22921904

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22921895

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At the bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22921900

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets at the kitchen reach in coolers soiled.

14-01-5

Detail 22921902

Basic - Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at the bar.

14-33-4

Detail 22921901

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler shelves with rust.

25-06-4

Detail 22921897

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items not properly stored on top of the walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 22921886

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in the 3 compartment sink, operator turned water on. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 22649738

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

22-02-4

Detail 22649740

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in front of cook line, and slicer blade guard inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22649743

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

14-09-4

Detail 22649744

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on steam table inside kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22649739

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Also, observed pork stored on Walk in freezer floor. . Operator removed container, and pork from floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22649741

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22649742

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 22649745

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with water not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled spry bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

29-34-4

Detail 21565077

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bid at dish washing area with no vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Observed a hose bid at dish washing area with no vacuum breaker. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21565075

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in next to grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in next to grill. Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21565078

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At time of inspection. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21565076

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Through the kitchen area. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21565080

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in at grill station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in at grill station. Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21565079

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at grill station. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at grill station. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21565081

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-09: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At three compartment sink. Time Extended

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

08A-20-5

Detail 21562333

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken uncovered next to raw pork in walk in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21562328

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pick de gallo (52F); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); squid (54F - Cold Holding); chorizo (56 F - Cold Holding); As per manager for les than 2 hours at change of shift, they moved product to walk in cooler iced. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21562334

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose bid at dish washing area with no vacuum breaker. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21562337

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in next to grill. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21562327

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatulas stored inside hand washing sink at grill station. Employee removed all the utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21562329

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21562330

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At grill station. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21562339

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

24-05-4

Detail 21562331

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots ready to use not inverted at dish washing area. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21562338

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in at grill station. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21562325

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking from a bottle water at prep station. Manager discarded bottle, Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21562335

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to fry station. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21562340

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at grill station.

36-27-5

Detail 21562332

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

21-12-4

Detail 21562336

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At dish washing area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21562326

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed items cooked and ready to use not labeled at walk in cooler. Warning

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 20986461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on tiles above cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: Time Extended

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20971080

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); fish (48F - Cold Holding); calamari rings (48F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in front line. Chef moved all items to working cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20971084

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

36-32-5

Detail 20971083

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on tiles above cooler Warning

21-04-4

Detail 20971082

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20971081

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all food items in reach in cooler in front line missing lids. Chef placed lids on all items Warning

Dec 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20701654

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored above baguettes in walk in cooler. Chef moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 20701655

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 20701657

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20701660

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

23-03-4

Detail 20701658

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets

22-16-4

Detail 20701659

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler with soiled shelves. Observed reach in coolers soiled

14-33-4

Detail 20701656

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen