Sabor Latino, 1199 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SABOR LATINO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1199 Nw 42 Ave, Miami, FL 33126
License #: 2330723
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. In front counter
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. HOOD SYSTEM
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. RICE ON COOKLINE WAIT STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Filters
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Walkin cooler. EGGS
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.Backdoor
4/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.in kitchen
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.sliced tomatoes
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.sandwiche maker
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.in walk in freezer
  • Observed food debris accumulated on freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in cooler
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease dumpster.
  • Observed hole in wall.by back rolling door
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.cardboard box inside reach in cooler
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.both microwave handle
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed the use of an unclean thermometer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.serrano ham
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.cookline
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.sink next to handsink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.Coffee service area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Coffee service area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.Cutting board
  • Observed grease accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Rice dispenser bowl
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.Oranges
5/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Cut ham,cheese
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment.Inside walk-in freezer and cooler
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. No cleaning agent provided in first compartment of sink.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Single service cups stored inside restroom
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area.Coffee prep area
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Grease receptacle not on proper pad.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in juicer area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Pastries holding unit
12/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. CHICKEN
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GLASS REACH_IN COOLER
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. ONIONS @ 72F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. REACH_ IN COOLER TOMATOES
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. REACH_IN FREEZER
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. PLEASE MAINTAIN SHELLED EGGS WITH ICE WHEN IN USE FOR RUSH HOUR IN KITCHEN
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. bacon Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. black beans @ 72F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. GLASS REACH_IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 61F. OPERATOR HAS TRANSFERRED ALL PHF TO ANOTHER COOLER. (SEE COMMENTS)
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. GLASS REACH_IN COOLER
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. HANDLING BREAD AT SANDWICH PREP PAREA Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. MICROWAVE Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. GLASS REACH_IN COOLER RACKS RUSTED
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. UNDER RICE CONTAINER IN STORAGE
8/28/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/8/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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