SERGIO'S RESTAURANT
8807 SW 107 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-41-4High 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) at both front counter and behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored inside dirty water at sandwich station. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies flying inside of bag of carrots in dry storage room. Observed 2 live flies landing on shelf in dry storage room.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade napkin lining container of arugula at sandwich station. Operator removed napkin. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked pork on speed rack inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 5 live flies flying inside of bag of carrots in dry storage room. Operator threw away bag of carrots. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (55F – Cold Holding); corn (56F – Cold Holding); black beans (56F – Cold Holding); potato salad (54F – Cold Holding) in salad station reach in cooler. Observed pico de gallo (45F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across sandwich station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (120F – Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (118F – Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
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. Observed employee training expired for some employees.
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled throughout. **Repeat Violation**
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 across sandwich station with ambient temperature 49F. Observed reach in cooler in salad station with ambient temperature 57F.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn next to hand sink at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of raw beef stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly placed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored inside malanga batter with handle in contact with product. Operator placed scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink at kitchen entrance.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 11:58 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.