SERGIO'S
Southwest 22nd Street
Miami, Florida, 33145
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout all throughout the kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the cook line area Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. O dime soiled gaskets at a few units at cooking line.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at rear door exit.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at the end of cooking line across for standing reach in freezer.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several employees at cook line changing gloves not washing hands, coached manager in the needs of improving handwashing in the establishment.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed dumped food towel dispenser not working at handwashing sink by end of cook line, manager fix dispenser. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled all throughout the kitchen preparation area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ac vent return over ice machine area, also at warewashing station.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen working areas reach in cooler preparation tables.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use stored at side rack touching not sanitized surface at front counter window station. Staff removed tongs and placed it inside dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets all throughout reach in cooler units at kitchen cooking line and preparation area. Observed Walk-in cooler fan dusted
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler across from ice machine.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripen plantains bags thawing at room temperature , temperature 29°F. Coached staff on proper thawing methods, and plantains were move to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice( as per chef cook day prior) (57F) at reach in cooler next to ice machine.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling yellow rice with bare hands, employee was coached to not handle food with bare hands and was coached on bare hand contact policies, rice was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes at kitchen line reach in cooler. Staff relocated the eggs to the bottom rack.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice( as per chef cook day prior) (57F) at reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area. Staff removed and discarded the rice.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza conveyor oven with accumulated food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen line, staff removed the can opener and washed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored inside handwashing sink at bar area. Staff relocated the tray to drying rack. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed RIF with soiled door handles in kitchen line. Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside RIF kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above ice machine kitchen 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 stored purse inside SS container storage bin. Staff removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( reach in cooler in front of the cook line) .
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed inside WIC.
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice containers seating on floor by ice machine. Staff removed containers from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching black bean and corn at prep table kitchen area. Staff removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing HWS sign at women restroom used by employees.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside RIC by coffee station kitchen area. Staff dried and cleaned unit. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing bucket seat in on floor by prep line inside kitchen. Manager moved it immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observe ice tray for serving ice water uncovered next sink at serving area. Manager covered ice bin. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling clean glassware after handling dirty dishes without washing hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing/ in disrepair at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter and vacuum breaker in disrepair.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed rolling toaster at kitchen line with build up grease and food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/16/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
16
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine located near cook line. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle located across cook line with soil residue. Operator wiped down. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchens ceiling tiles soiled.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hat or hairnet engaged in food prep. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor located at the cook line soiled with food debris. Operator broomed and mopped floor immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Operator wiped down immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed heat lamps near cook line soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers near dry rack station with old labels. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers located across cook line soiled with food residue.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed plastic bin full of plantains not covered inside walk in cooler. Operative placed lid immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located near cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing oil and sauces at the cook line not labeled. Operator placed labels immediately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris at cookline. Observed ice dispenser at drive thru soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Observed employee was prepping food using the slicer some minutes ago as per manager in charge .
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at front coffee station at ambient temperature of 50F with tuna salad and ham and cheese sandwiches inside.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed at the coffee station front area. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in cooler and wall at a. Operator removed knives Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at room temperature at coffee station next to drive thru. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids of dumpsters. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pan of raw pork chops not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered food. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled next to ware washing area. Operator placed labels on containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Observed employee touched his hair with gloves and engaged in food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was instructed and washed his hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed coffee cups are not bring sanitized as evidence of DM at the front with chlorine sanitizer of 0 ppm.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green peppers in non food grade plastic bag at kitchen ( shopping carry out market bags ) reach in cooler. Employee placed in food grade wrap. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed green peppers in non food grade plastic bag at kitchen reach in cooler. Employee placed in food grade wrap. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sandwich de Miga (50F - ambient cooling ); tuna salad (50F - ambient cooling ) all at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator sandwiches de Miga were there over night, and tuna salad from 7:04 am today .
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Sandwich de Miga (50F - ambient cooling ); tuna salad (50F - ambient cooling ) all at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator sandwiches de Miga were there over night, and tuna salad from 7:04 am today .
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris at cookline. Observed ice dispenser at drive thru soiled with mold like substance.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to cook-line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 529-0047
Website: http://www.sergios.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(5,084 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025