Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
17
Score
Inspectors have visited Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 19 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food's latest score of 17 falls below the Miami average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
6
Critical latest
5
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of green beans inside reach in cooler next to mop sink.
14-86-1
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and continue to handle raw chicken without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin preparing raw chicken without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb under hand sink missing vacuum breaker at kitchen entrance.
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler at front counter.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork removed from original packaging stored over dumplings inside reach in freezer at front counter.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for sushi rice without written procedures.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed hot water at hand sink in kitchen entrance with no water pressure to wash hands.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by ladder next to mop sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pans stored inside hand sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 employee Chetta hired less than one week, no employee reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor at kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee eating/drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking at food prep area in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna thawed completely inside reduced oxygen package at reach in cooler at front counter.
06-09-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean forks and spoons stored upright on prep table in kitchen.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket.
42-01-4
17
Aug 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
90
Dec 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fonda Sabaneta Fast Food means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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