SERGIO'S RESTAURANT
9330 BIRD RD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331654160
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed box of produce inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed ham and cheese croissant (89F – Hot Holding) near front counter. As per operator, products were placed there around 10AM. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw steak (67F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (69F – Cold Holding); hamburger patties (66F – Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler drawers. As per operator, products have been there for about two hours. Operator removed and placed inside reach in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (127F – Hot Holding) next to the cook line. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator dropped in fryer to reheat. Observed ham and cheese croissant (89F – Hot Holding) near front counter. As per operator, products were placed there around 10AM. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl inside hand wash sink located near front cook line.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near empanada prep table.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near empanada prep table.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rack used to store clean pots, pans, and containers with rust accumulation.
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.
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave located in kitchen area with soiled door handle.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler drawers located at front cook line area with a temperature reading of 69F.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed aluminum containers at the dry rack with water accumulation on the outer rim.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler with torn gaskets throughout establishment.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above ice machine in back storage area.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor next to ice machine. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in back kitchen area with soiled interior.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink near empanada prep table.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across the cook line with soiled gaskets.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers located across the back cook line with soiled interior.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth in front cook line area used to wipe flat top grill.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large container of salt in back prep area with no label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:47 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.