Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SAHARA GRILL

10526 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3594745
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10875669
DBPR license2337537

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (90F – Hot Holding) inside steam table across cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheating **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate11-27-4

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 operator via email.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Observed at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Intermediate11-26-1

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 operator via email. Operator printed out forms and signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drink on shelves over prep table at prep area. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly segregated inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator removed the food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at storage area.

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed apron under cutting board at kitchen prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.

#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hang the mop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles next to soda machine at front counter without label

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.