Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SABORES LATINOS

860 WASHINGTON AVE · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659321
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13500602
DBPR license2331501

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw ground beef inside non food grade bags stored at reach in cooler across cooking line. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Observed Vacuum breaker broken at mop sink inside kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/25. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger on top of an open container with ready to eat sausage. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach-in refrigerator in the lobby, located below the beer guns, was malfunctioning; because an open container of commercially Ranch dressing was being stored inside the unit, a stop sale was issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed roasting equipment stored inside the mop sink. Operator removed the equipment. Equipment needs to be washed and sanitized before use. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Roasting equipment obstructs the hand sink located next to the cooking line. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink located at kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate02C-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 several container with marinated beef and sauces with no labels. As per operator prepared the day before. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher soiled with dust. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed inside kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pans no inverted at clean equipment rack located next to three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the low-temperature, bleach-sanitizing machine with an empty bleach bucket. Per the operator, the machine is broken. I advised them to stop using it and set up a three-compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed During the inspection, the drawer gaskets beneath the griddle were found to be torn. Additionally, the reach-in refrigerator in the lobby, located below the beer guns, was malfunctioning; because an open container of commercially Ranch dressing was being stored inside the unit, a stop sale was issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Multiple structural openings/punctures were observed in the following locations: the wall of the kitchen that goes to the outside door, the dry storage area, and the upper section of the primary cooking line adjacent to the exhaust hood. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic35B-06-4

Basic – Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed a bug zapper on top of prep table at right side of kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty drawer gaskets under the griddle, as well as greasy residue on the walls near the cooking line and the three-compartment sink. Also observed fans at cooking line soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.