Fonda Sabaneta
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Fonda Sabaneta, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 18 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Fonda Sabaneta's latest score of 67 falls below the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink and bar area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at reach in cooler in front of the fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tile missing in kitchen entrance.
36-36-4
67
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 kitchen area undergoing major remodeling with 3 compartment sink, hand sinks, and cooking equipment removed or moved. Restaurant can not open until plans have been submitted and approved by plan review and a satisfactory inspection is completed and obtained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed kitchen area undergoing major remodeling with 3 compartment sink, hand sinks, and cooking equipment removed or moved. Restaurant can not open until plans have been submitted and approved by plan review and a satisfactory inspection is completed and obtained. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed kitchen area undergoing major remodeling with 3 compartment sink, hand sinks, and cooking equipment removed or moved. Restaurant can not open until plans have been submitted and approved by plan review and a satisfactory inspection is completed and obtained. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed front counter windows and main entrance with no effective protection against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed front counter windows and main entrance with no effective protection against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Observed front counter windows and main entrance with no effective protection against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. **Time Extended**
35B-12-4
82
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at kitchen soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed soiled cutting board at reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water during visit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed no hot water during visit. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certification for Adnaloy. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed no proof of manager certification for Adnaloy. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 81F at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed water at 82F at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 kitchen area undergoing major remodeling with 3 compartment sink, hand sinks, and cooking equipment removed or moved. Restaurant can not open until plans have been submitted and approved by plan review and a satisfactory inspection is completed and obtained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed kitchen area undergoing major remodeling with 3 compartment sink, hand sinks, and cooking equipment removed or moved. Restaurant can not open until plans have been submitted and approved by plan review and a satisfactory inspection is completed and obtained. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed HWS water temperature at 81F degrees running for 4 minutes at women's bathroom, no hot water at male's bathroom, and hot water at 81F at hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed HWS water temperature at 82F degrees running at women's bathroom, hot water at 83F at male's bathroom, and hot water at 83F at hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all kitchen area cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed grooved cutting board at reach-in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler missing 1 leg. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed reach in cooler missing 1 leg and walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed front counter windows and main entrance with no effective protection against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed front counter windows and main entrance with no effective protection against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. **Time Extended**
35B-12-4
30
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
14 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Intermediate - 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 kitchen area undergoing major remodeling with 3 compartment sink, hand sinks, and cooking equipment removed or moved. Restaurant can not open until plans have been submitted and approved by plan review and a satisfactory inspection is completed and obtained. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed HWS water temperature at 81F degrees running for 4 minutes at women's bathroom, no hot water at male's bathroom, and hot water at 81F at hand washing sink at kitchen area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at kitchen soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at women's bathroom hot water faucet. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink at bar removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water during visit. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certification for Adnaloy. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine or quaternary test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Observed no handwashing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 81F at kitchen area. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair. Observed reach in cooler missing 1 leg. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at all kitchen area cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's and men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed at 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed front counter windows and main entrance with no effective protection against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. **Warning**
35B-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler units at kitchen area. **Warning**
23-03-4
16
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), advised employee to set up 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize properly. Final reading triple sink 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of dishwasher concentration, coached employee.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Nereyda Sequeira certified by Serve Safe expired on 07-25-2024 and Adnaloy Medero by Serve Safe expired on 04-02-2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal glass stored inside hand washing sink at bar area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 employeees Marvina Ceil, Yollet Moreno, Withnuy Vergora, and Nathaly Rodriguez hired for approximately 30 days prior and no health reporting agreement signed. Employee printed copies and signed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at bar area with odor removal not identified as its common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not inverted at kitchen area.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a cup at bar area, coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of preparation table at kitchen and bar area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of produce stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas stored between 3 compartment sink and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan soiled inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in disrepair at kitchen area.
29-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature at 34F, coached employee and he placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with heavy grease accumulation throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
15
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed cartons of raw shelled eggs stored over plantains/vegetables inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license as of October 1, 2023. Observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and approximately serving 3 customers at time of inspection. Operator made payment renewal through DBPR automated system, at time of inspection, Confirmation# 236048005. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel/cardboard used as liner for food container. Observed a piece of cardboard used to label a bag of cooked pork, stored inside bag, located inside walk in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - 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. Printed and provided to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at the time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at kitchen area, in front walk in cooler.
31B-02-4
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. Printed and provided forms to operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at kitchen area, in front walk in cooler.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at men's and women's restroom used by food employees.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board heavily grooved located at kitchen and front bar area.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses located at kitchen area.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a spoon and bar muddler stored in standing water at 83F located at bar area.
10-07-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located above kitchen cookline.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at kitchen area, in front walk in cooler.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan covers inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Observed soiled caskets at reach in cooler next to kitchen microwave. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on kitchen prep counters.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of salt, sugar and flour not labeled, stored on rack in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
25
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. **Time Extended**
03G-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning** **Time Extended**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked pork belly and cooked yellow peppers vacuumed packaged for more than 7 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked pork belly and cooked yellow peppers vacuumed packaged for more than 7 days. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-12: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at 90° F. on the reach in freezer, as per the chef it has been there since 11:30.
03F-01-5
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date.
03G-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak over cooked pork at the cook line. Observed raw beef over trees leches in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over vegetables in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at 90° F. on the reach in freezer, as per the chef it has been there since 11:30.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a pump bottle of hand sanitizer on the shelf above the sushi rice.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked pork belly and cooked yellow peppers vacuumed packaged for more than 7 days.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - 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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at container of cooked pork. As per the chef the pork was cooked yesterday at the same time as the inspection.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the water temperature at the bar at 82°F.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sugar. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a cutter board.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with cooking oil on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
12
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviches and fish tartare not identified as raw products. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviches and fish tartare not identified as raw products. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Time Extended**
14-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover rusted / soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover rusted / soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-07: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fonda Sabaneta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fonda Sabaneta on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fonda Sabaneta?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Fonda Sabaneta.
How does Fonda Sabaneta compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Fonda Sabaneta most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Fonda Sabaneta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fonda Sabaneta have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fonda Sabaneta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fonda Sabaneta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fonda Sabaneta is inspected around four times per year on average.
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