SERGIO'S CAFETERIA
3252 CORAL WAY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33145
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in the back dry prep area. Observed 2 live flies in the waiter station nearby the orange juice squeeze machine, approximately 10+ live flies flying by hand washing sink by the waiter station, 1 live fly flying by the kitchen register in the main kitchen, and 1 live fly land on the take out container on a shelf above the sandwich station. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork storage inside thank you bag. Operator removed raw pork from bags and placed into clean clear containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over mayonnaise and strawberries in the reach in cooler by the the back prep area. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for proper storage of food. Operator organized reach in cooler correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on a shelf and wall in the water heater room by the back prep area. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing hands while wearing gloves in the main kitchen area. Coached the employee, employee washed hands properly **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored inside the unit overnight, as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F – Cold Holding); turkey (56F – Cold Holding); ham (48F – Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F – Cold Holding); chorizo (47F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F – Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler located by the sandwich station stored overnight as per operator: Swiss cheese (53F – Cold Holding); pavo (56F – Cold Holding); ham (48F – Cold Holding); queso mancheco (47F – Cold Holding); chorizo (47F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (44F – Cold Holding); baked chicken (58F/56F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker attached to hose by the dry storage room. **Warning**
Intermediate 9
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 employee washing hands while wearing gloves in the main kitchen area. Coached the employee, employee washed hands properly
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Fabiola Haro with an expired certificate. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in prep area can operate blade soiled, observed ice bin gaskets soiled in the service station, Observed soda nozzles soiled in the servicer station. Observed beer cooler with soiled gaskets. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning utensils and towels in the handwashing sink in the server station. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide quaternary test strips. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Fabiola Haro with an expired certificate. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel, by the hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed form printed but not signed by all employees. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.observed no soap by handwashing sink service station. **Warning**
Basic 10
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 flip top sandwich station reach in cooler at ambient temperature at 61F. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches beside small reach in freezer under the small warmer. **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottles of water on top of ice cream table. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scooper by drink station area: water temperature 78F. Discussed the proper methods with the operator, operator discarded the water and placed another ice cream scoop in a clean container no ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly zapper above cut fruits, limes, lemons, berries area by the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the kitchen **Warning**
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing still water in the water heater room by the dry storage room. **Warning**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed wet mop on the floor by the service station. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sweet plantains being thawed out in room temperature. Discussed with the operator the proper thawing methods and time as public Health Control. Operator moved the sweet plantains into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:18 PM.
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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.