SABOR LATINO CUBANO CRIOLLO
6500 SW 40 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter and throughout kitchen area where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area with water damage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor at walk in freezer. Employee placed food on shelf. Observed fry oil stored on floor at preparation area. Employee place oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with debris.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered at walk in freezer. Employee wrapped items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor at walk in freezer soiled.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen vegetables stored in to go bags at chest freezer at dry storage area. Employee placed food in food grade ziplock bag. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding at display counter missing production date, as per operator made the day prior.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 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 salmon, Mahi Mahi 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 on operator removed fish stored on container. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the back area floor.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Containers of rice, beans not labeled.
- 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. Provided operator with form. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic and teal containers not inverted at back preparation area. Manager inverted items. Corrected On-Site
- 38-11-4:Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light not operable at cook line.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 29-37-4:High Priority - Observed spray hose inside 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Observed vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near men's bathroom.
- 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 quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. Manger replenished solution with quaternary ammonium tablets. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (61F - Cold Holding) resting on containers at top portion of preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, for less than 2 hours. Manager placed product inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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 2023-10-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Food stored on floor.Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. **Time Extended**
- 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Manager added quaternary ammonium tablet to solution. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed 3 compartment sink not set up at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connections behind dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connections behind dish machine. **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: 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. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
4
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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 quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm at 3 compartment sink at front counter. Manager added quaternary ammonium tablet to solution. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) at top of reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, for less than 1 hour. Manger placed item inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connections behind dish machine. 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-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 ladles and spoon stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of ground beef not covered at walk in cooler. As per manager, item prepared on previous day. Manager placed date marking on container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 4 basic).