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SERGIO'S RESTAURANT

8807 SW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3670938
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13538267
DBPR license2333825

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate9 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 6

#10High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced and primed machine for final concentration Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.

#12High 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 stored over raw pork chop inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line across from sandwich station.

#13High 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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (51F – Cold Holding) next to cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator placed product directly inside ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High 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 shredded beef (110F – Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at back prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic06-09-1

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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks at sandwich station.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line. Observed reach in freezer in disrepair near steam table, not in use. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 77F next to steam table. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda gun near entrance to bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on prep tables throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 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 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.