SABOR VENEZOLANO
10722 Northwest 74th Street
Florida, 33178
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on plastic containers stored on shelf at preparation area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of reach-in freezer door missing plating at preparation area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach-in freezer at ice cream station at dinning area.
- 10-01-5: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.
- 02D-03-4: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
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler under juice machines. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
- 53B-16-4: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**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips.
- 31B-02-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
15
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the dining area. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5: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
- 13-07-4: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.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at drying rack wet and stacked.
- 16-13-5: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
- 14-11-5: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
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at rear of kitchen.
- 08B-38-4: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
- 10-02-4: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
- 35B-02-4: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**
- 02D-03-4: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**
- 05-09-4: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
- 21-44-1: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.
- 03G-53-1: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**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at rear preparation area.
- 08A-05-6: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.
- 03A-02-5: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
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink.
- 29-28-4: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
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in recharge.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/24/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5: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
- 24-05-4: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
- 16-13-5: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
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in freezer located towards back kitchen area.
- 10-01-5: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
- 23-03-4: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.
- 06-01-5: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
- 08A-17-6: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.
- 03A-02-5: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**
- 29-28-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/24/2023 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5: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
- 24-05-4: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
- 21-05-5: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
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of reach in cooler has exposed insulation located towards back kitchen area.
- 05-09-4: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
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom.
- 23-03-4: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
- 16-32-5: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.
- 02C-02-5: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.
- 29-28-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 716-0375
Website: http://www.saborvenezolano.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(4,267 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
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Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025