Mi Sabor Latino Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Mi Sabor Latino Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Mi Sabor Latino Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter area used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, wallet on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of soft drinks stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lids of to go containers stored in the front area floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork chops not covered inside of the walk in cooler, observed sugar container not covered at the front service area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored in the kitchen area floor.
24-07-4
67
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Cook diluted solution with water. Final reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers eggs and beef undercooked, no consumer advisory posted. Printed and provided consumer advisory sign to and person in charge posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked ground beef, cooked beans and cooked beef at walk in cooler missing date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Tamara expired 2-24.
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed signs missing at hand sinks at front counter, sandwich preparation area and men's bathroom. Printed and provided hand washing signs and employees posted at hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage at front counter area and sandwich area. Also observed ceiling tile missing above reach in cooler at cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust at reach in cooler at cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and front counter area.
21-12-4
52
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm. Employee diluted solution with water, final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can stored in front of hand sink at kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed lids, plastic containers and utensils stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Cook removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Printed and provided employee health reporting agreements and some employees reviewed and signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 salmon (frozenF - Cold Holding); raw mahi (frozenF - Cold Holding) all thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging at room temperature at preparation sink. Coached employee on proper thawing procedures regarding raw fish inside reduced oxygen packaging. Cook removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish, raw beef and raw pork thawing at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Advised person in charge to turn on cool, running water over products.
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks at ceiling at dining area and women's bathroom.
36-32-5
52
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at walk in cooler. Provided Safe Refrigerator Storage handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected near hand sink at cook line.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal tray, coffee can and plastic containers stored inside hand sink at cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded chicken and cooked beef not labeled at walk in cooler. As per food employee, items were prepared 2 days prior. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf at walk in cooler. Manager removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing food not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at bar area.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature at preparation area. Employee took item to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Sabor Latino Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Sabor Latino Cafe on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Sabor Latino Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mi Sabor Latino Cafe.
How does Mi Sabor Latino Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Mi Sabor Latino Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Mi Sabor Latino Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Sabor Latino Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mi Sabor Latino Cafe 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 Mi Sabor Latino Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Sabor Latino Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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