SERGIO'S RESTAURANT
Southwest 22nd Street
Miami, Florida, 33145
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation. **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 building a new room for prep / ware washing. As per owner, plans have been submitted, awaiting approval. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed establishment has submitted plans and is under further review. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers. **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 making a bathroom with no plans being submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed plan review and updated plans still in review. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board in the back cook line prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles located at the cook line containing oil with no label. Operator labeled immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass mug inside hand wash sink near coffee prep area.
- 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 building a new room for prep / ware washing. As per owner, plans have been submitted, awaiting approval.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with pork belly not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink located at dishwashing area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (50F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager since previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (50F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager since previous day.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs and burgers not linked to consumer advisory.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located at dishwashing area.
- 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 making a bathroom with no plans being submitted.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink located at dishwashing area.
- 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 yellow rice at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. at cook line across from the fryers.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line across from the fryers.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. small prep cooler located across from the s team table at cook line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink located at front counter.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in freezer observed raw chicken over Mamey Pulp. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of a small prep table at front counter in ice pooled eggs (55F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 2 hours. Operator replaced container with more ice to rapidly cooldown the product **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by a large garage can.
- 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 about 15 employees without a certified manager present.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing at storage near warehouse washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Tiles missing at storage near warehouse washing area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris at sandwich preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris at sandwich preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door opened during inspection at back storage area. Manager closed door. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed screen door opened during inspection at back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with black substance at preparation walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed walls soiled with black substance at preparation walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 cooked tamales not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed container of cooked tamales not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing at storage near warehouse washing area. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored inside water at 91 F. Employee took container and utensils to remove water and wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside single door preparation cooler at back cook line and standing single door reach in cooler at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris at sandwich preparation area. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door opened during inspection at back storage area. Manager closed door. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with black substance at preparation walk in cooler. Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed server handle soiled plates and then washed hands without soap for less than 20 seconds at preparation sink at server's station. Warning
- 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 5 thawed raw salmon and 8 thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in freezer. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed hashed browns (67F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at single door preparation cooler at back cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03E-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed tamales (91F - Reheating) at front counter. As per employee, product began reheating more than 2 hours prior. Manager increased unit temperature. Warning
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware how to calibrate probe thermometer. Observed manager unaware of maximum cold holding temperature. Discussed with manager. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass racks stored in front of hand sink at server station. 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 cooked tamales not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in coolers at both cook lines and reach in cooler at server's station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in coolers at both cook lines and reach in cooler at server's station. **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed hole in screen at back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed hole in screen at back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods and filters soiled with accumulated grease at both cook lines. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods and filters soiled with accumulated grease at both cook lines. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance at preparation room across from cook line. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed walls soiled with mold like substance at preparation room across from cook line. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw whole chicken stored inside non food grade bags at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Observed raw whole chicken stored inside non food grade bags at walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl stored inside container of sugar. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 a,Binet temperature at reach in cooler drawers at 58F and 60F at reach in cooler at sandwich area.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in coolers at both cook lines and reach in cooler at server's station. Repeat Violation
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Observed hole in screen at back storage area. Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods and filters soiled with accumulated grease at both cook lines. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance at preparation room across from cook line. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Warning
- 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 cooked ham (46F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ham (72F - Cooling) at reach in cooler drawers at front line. As per employee, product was prepared more than 2 hours prior. Employee took product to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin preparing bread at front cook line, no hand wash. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw whole chicken stored inside non food grade bags at walk in freezer. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef patty (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at reach in cooler drawers at front cook line. As per manager, for 1 hour. Employees placed bags of ice on top of products. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Cold Holding) at single door reach in cooler at server's station. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Observed sliced turkey (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at sandwich area. As per employee for less than 1 hour. employee placed bags of ice on top of products. Observed pancake batter (80F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front cook line. Employee voluntarily discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (112F - Hot Holding) at hot box at back storage area. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation sink at cook line soiled with old food debris. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized sink. Observed cutting board with stains at front cook line. Employee removed cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line and preparation room. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Observed ceiling soiled with dust at front cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on preparation table. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed inside walk in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at preparation coolers at front cook line and standing unit at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays at kitchen and front line not inverted. Manager inverted trays. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed at front cook line. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing. Provided hand washing hand out. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); rice (48F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. Employees placed items inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (117F - Hot Holding) at warming cabinet at kitchen. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 400ppm. Manager took solution to replenish. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed cutting boards at front cook line with stains.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for soufflés at front counter. Provided written procedures via email to manager.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at front cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).