SABOR DE CUBA RESTAURANT CORP
11710 NW S RIVER DR STE 108
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Admin Complaint**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
- 51-16-7: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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Admin Complaint**
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7: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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
11
Basic
15
Total
30
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used as scoop inside white rice. **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board in kitchen across from stove. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen area to left of establishment. Operator discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's restroom. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork uncovered in reach in cooler in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near mop sink. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles stored on stove unlabeled. **Warning**
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 18 flying insects flying around kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects flying around bar area. Observed 2 flying insect flying around window in dining area. Observed 24 flying insects in total at establishment. Operator began eliminating flying insects during inspection. Observed 5 flying insects in total area during final walk through. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed garbage bag lining white rice in metal container in kitchen. Coached operator on correct procedure **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Also observed raw beef patties stored over unwashed plantains in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (72F - Cold Holding); Cheese (65F - Cold Holding) on preparation table in kitchen. As per operator, the items have been out for 30 minutes. Operator placed items in reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 11-27-4: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**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's and women's restroom. Operator replenished paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 51-16-7: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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's and men's restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station at bar area. **Warning**
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions in regard to thermometer calibration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 30 total violations (4 high priority, 11 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5: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 2024-10-18: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 10 ceiling tiles in dining room area and 1 ceiling tile in kitchen that show water damage. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor inside of private room. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster at establishment. Operator was provided choking poster via email. **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 7 cases of napkins stored on floor inside of private room. **Warning**
- 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 pork inside of reach in cooler near cook line. Employee placed raw shell eggs in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator was provided Food Employee Reporting Agreements via email. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person In charge having no knowledge on how to properly calibrate thermometer. Person in charge and chef were trained on how to calibrate thermometer. **Warning**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee with no proof of training. Delimar Sosa hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).