SANTO DULCE III

SANTO DULCE III located in DORAL has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

8455 NW 53 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915869

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sprinkles container. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 80°F by reach in freezer. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on reach in cooler.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Dailimar Garcia.

Inspection Date: 10/18/2024

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed containers from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 touching color candies. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 80°F in MFDV. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed wooden forks faces up on reach in cooler. Operator stored forks faces down. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon powder and sugar containers unlabeled in MFDV. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups and lids stored inside hand wash sink.
  • 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 Kit. Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8330099

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Macha container by coffee machine. Operator labeled it. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 Kit.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.