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FONDA SABANETA

FONDA SABANETA has 7 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 2.2/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

8766 West Flagler Street
Florida, 33174
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/20/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13472008

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 5 int, 8 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed heavy accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at bar.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 mahi still inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on preparation table by stove. Operator removed the cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid missing at bar.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer bottom next to fryers. Observed inside walk in freezer floor.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Opera removed the tongs.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled next to dryers.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (33F) thawing in standing water inside service sink. Operator turned on cold running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator started to properly rearranged.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 mahi still inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Cooler drawers: blood sauce (55F - Cold Holding) shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Opera placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to hand sink at kitchen.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 black containers blocking the hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6: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+ food employees with CFM present on site. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some have missing the date of birth and other missing the date it expires.

7/24/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10943087

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bowls inside rice container on sleeve under prep table at front counter. Operator removed the bowls.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee on prep table across triple sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Observed seafood, raw chicken, raw beef stored on Walk in freezer floor. Observed limes stored on floor at front counter.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle at front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over avocados inside walk in cooler.
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then engage with food preparation without taking gloves off and wash hands. Discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures. Employee proceded to take gloves off and wash hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold drawers: sausage (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on prep cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand sink at bar. Observed black container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6: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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

1/30/2025· 1y 1mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/29/2025· 1y 1mo ago

2 high, 3 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle at front counter. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on table next to fryers. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork (frozen) thaw in at room temperature at kitchen. Employee placed product inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee discarded solution and refilled with new solution, retest Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn cachapa (67F - Cold Holding); blood sausage (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers at cook line. As per operator for approximately 3 hrs. Operator placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Also observed raw chicharron (55F - Cold Holding) on prep table next to fryer. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee added ice and placed inside wic for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **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 soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 over raw pork inside walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed raw chicken over raw pork inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 5 food employees engaging in food preparation without manager present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: 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 5 food employees engaging in food preparation without manager present. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to prep sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed next to prep sink. **Time Extended**

7/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago

2 high, 4 int, 11 basic

  • 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 glasses stored next to dry foods on storage rack at kitchen. Employee removed the glasses. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of caned coconut milk stored on floor. Also observed plastic container with sugar stored on floor at front counter. Employee placed products at6 inches from the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle at kitchen. Employee removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 inside rice container with handle in contact with product next to hand sink. Employee placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed next to grill. Employee removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers being used to store food inside walk in cooler. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam containers case stored on floor at front counter. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, corn starch and sugar inside plastic container without label at cook line. Employee properly labeled products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempeture. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 over raw pork inside walk in freezer. 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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 5 food employees engaging in food preparation without manager present. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to prep sink. Employee provided the paper towels. 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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. Warning

2/5/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8596990

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at dining area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty and ceiling vent soiled with grease over triple compartment sink.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

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