Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SABOR CUBANO ALEX

12848 SW 8TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3339224
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8358483
DBPR license2328828

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2023. Manager paid during inspection. Validation number 238699188 **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken wings over French fries stored inside reach in freezer.

#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (70F – Cold Holding) stored on shelve over sandwich preparation station as per employee for half hour. Employee placed the food item inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#12High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and provided to manager in printed form.

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle with degreaser and soap stored inside hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's restroom.

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven door handles at kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's restroom.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on kitchen floor under triple sink.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled with grease.

#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pork belly inside reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered during inspection.

#8Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed under sandwich preparation area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.