SERGIO'S RESTAURANT
Southwest 22nd Street
Miami, Florida, 33145
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).