Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FONDA SABANETA

8766 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33174

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3650898
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13472008
DBPR license2337349

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority08A-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 over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator started to properly rearranged.

#10High Priority01B-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 3 mahi still inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Cooler drawers: blood sauce (55F – Cold Holding) shredded mozzarella (54F – Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Opera placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris next to hand sink at kitchen.

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 black containers blocking the hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate53A-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 4+ food employees with CFM present on site. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. Operator provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some have missing the date of birth and other missing the date it expires.

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed heavy accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at bar.

#2Basic06-09-1

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 3 mahi still inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on preparation table by stove. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine lid missing at bar.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer bottom next to fryers. Observed inside walk in freezer floor.

#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Opera removed the tongs.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled next to dryers.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (33F) thawing in standing water inside service sink. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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