SABOR DE CUBA RESTAURANT CORP
11710 NW S RIVER DR STE 108 · MEDLEY · Dade County · FL 33178
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 18 flying insects flying around kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects flying around bar area. Observed 2 flying insect flying around window in dining area. Observed 24 flying insects in total at establishment. Operator began eliminating flying insects during inspection. Observed 5 flying insects in total area during final walk through. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed garbage bag lining white rice in metal container in kitchen. Coached operator on correct procedure **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Also observed raw beef patties stored over unwashed plantains in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (72F – Cold Holding); Cheese (65F – Cold Holding) on preparation table in kitchen. As per operator, the items have been out for 30 minutes. Operator placed items in reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 11
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's and women's restroom. Operator replenished paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's and men's restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station at bar area. **Warning**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions in regard to thermometer calibration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used as scoop inside white rice. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board in kitchen across from stove. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen area to left of establishment. Operator discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's restroom. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork uncovered in reach in cooler in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near mop sink. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles stored on stove unlabeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:01 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.