SERGIO'S
1640 NW 87 AVE · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice( as per chef cook day prior) (57F) at reach in cooler next to ice machine.
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling yellow rice with bare hands, employee was coached to not handle food with bare hands and was coached on bare hand contact policies, rice was discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes at kitchen line reach in cooler. Staff relocated the eggs to the bottom rack.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice( as per chef cook day prior) (57F) at reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area. Staff removed and discarded the rice.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza conveyor oven with accumulated food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen line, staff removed the can opener and washed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored inside handwashing sink at bar area. Staff relocated the tray to drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled all throughout the kitchen preparation area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ac vent return over ice machine area, also at warewashing station.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen working areas reach in cooler preparation tables.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use stored at side rack touching not sanitized surface at front counter window station. Staff removed tongs and placed it inside dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets all throughout reach in cooler units at kitchen cooking line and preparation area. Observed Walk-in cooler fan dusted
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler across from ice machine.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripen plantains bags thawing at room temperature , temperature 29°F. Coached staff on proper thawing methods, and plantains were move to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:34 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.