SANCHO RESTAURANT
13202 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fuel stored on top of prep table.
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves soiled.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump water in the handwashing sink at the bar and observed a metal sponge stored next to hand washing sink.
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 4 employees engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen sink and bar. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed chef unable to repeat the 6 food borne illness.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mojo and onions with oil stored in the walk in cooler for more than 2 days, as per operator.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the kitchen.
Basic 17
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand up reach in cooler door handle soiled.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured at the bar.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On top of the walk in cooler.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all cutting boards with cut marks in the kitchen.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of the shelf where seasoning are stored. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the metal 2 door reach in cooler in the kitchen.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container cracked at the reach in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pork and Crema de malanga stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatula in between the wall and 3 compartment sink.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At the bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gaskets at the kitchen reach in coolers soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Observed ice scoop handle touching the ice at the bar.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach in cooler shelves with rust.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items not properly stored on top of the walk in cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in the 3 compartment sink, operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.