SERGIO'S RESTAURANT 2
3252 CORAL WAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in the back prep area: observed employee washing can opener/blade in the two compartment sink without sanitizer. Inspector discussed with the operator the proper sink to wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes. Operator coach the employee. Placed the can opener into the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Back cook area: ham stored inside thank you carryout bags. discuss what operator operator changed the bag during this time of the inspection placed into a container.. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: raw chicken stored above almond milk. discuss with operating and provided the handout for the proper storage of food operator. Move the milk to the proper shelf during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. heat lamps: cooked sausage (109F – Hot Holding), reheated to 178f. Cooked sweet plantains (122f – hot holding) , reheated 167F. As per operator. Cooked 45 minutes before the inspection. Heated cabinet: ham croquettes (76F – Hot Holding, reheated to 182F. As per operator, placed in the cabinet 1 hour before the inspection. Inspector discussed with the operator to cook in portions and put inside the heated cabinet to maintain temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed operator test the large dish machine with a qaurtenary test strip, and test strip should be chlorine. Observed in the back prep area: observed employee washing can opener/blade in the two compartment sink without sanitizer. Inspector discussed with the operator the proper sink to wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes. Operator coach the employee. Placed the can opener into the three compartment sink to be cleaned.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back prep area: can opener blade soiled. Most cutting boards soiled through the establishment.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
31A-12-4Intermediate – No handwash sink for employees. Observed establishment placed an area patio with a wheeled Ice bin. Observed employee scooping ice and placing in into glasses to serve guest in the patio are. Discussed with the operator. The operator over the cart back inside the restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. FRLA: Sandra Rivera missing the DOB. Discussed with the operator.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA. Gloria C, expired 8/16/24 Victor G., expired 9/8/25 Shelyla G. expired 9/8/25 Juan L. , expired 9/8/25 Xlanexy expired 2/26/25 Jamelys N, expired 2/16/25 Ania C, expired 9/8/25 Yulier O, expired 9/8/25 Jose u, expired 9/8/25 Bianca Ortiz, 9/8/25 Martha H., expired 6/28/26 Aurora D, expired 9/8/25 Yailin m, expired 6/28/26 Keyking g, expired 6/28/26 Anslims, expired 6/28/26 Jaime a., 6/28/26 Mildred P. 6/28/26 Eduardo G, expired 6/28/26.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of the grease store in the well wash area not labeled. Discussed with operator. Operator stated she will label awaiting operator to label.. **Corrected On-Site**
16-28-4Intermediate – Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Observed in the back prep area: observed employee washing can opener/blade in the two compartment sink without sanitizer. Inspector discussed with the operator the proper sink to wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes. Operator coach the employee. Placed the can opener into the three compartment sink to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in front of the walk in freezer. Discussed with the operator, employee began cleaning during the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Main cookline: observed employee place cooked food in mouth while cooking onions on the grill. Operator coached the employee on where to eat. Inspector advised employee eating is not allowed in this area. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Observed establishment placed an area patio with a wheeled Ice bin. Observed employee scooping ice and placing in into glasses to serve guest in the patio are. Discussed with the operator. The operator over the cart back inside the restaurant **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4Basic – In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Drink station area. Scoop stored inside the dipper well in standing water. Inspector discuss with the operator operator, turned the water on. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Drink station area: bug zapper stored above reach in freezer with ice cream stored inside. Discussed other locations with the operator.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Back prep area double door reach in cooler shelves with rust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.