SABOR CUBANO ALEX
12848 Southwest 8th Street
Florida, 33184
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside Nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer. 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 beef inside reach in cooler. Operator properly arranged products. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Lazaro Rodriguez expired on 1/30/2025. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket inside hand sink. Operator removed the bucket. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen show water damage. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Also observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled at kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside glass container without label at front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage at kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 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. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled with food debris on preparation table.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's restroom Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles at kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's restroom.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed the drink. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor under triple sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled with grease.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered during inspection.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed under sandwich preparation area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2023. Manager paid during inspection. Validation number 238699188 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 chicken wings over French fries stored inside reach in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (70F - Cold Holding) stored on shelve over sandwich preparation station as per employee for half hour. Employee placed the food item inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 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 in printed form.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle with degreaser and soap stored inside hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the items. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).