Sabiensa Restaurant

2200 Americana Blvd, Orlando, FL 32839
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2024
64
Score
Medium Risk

Sabiensa Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2022. Sabiensa Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 11, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Sabiensa Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator took the exam ,but does not have the test results, spoke to proctor during inspection waiting for certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on make table.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Non operational make table old food spilled inside.
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Ice machine , make table and stove in kitchen all not operational.
33-30-4
58
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ; short rib/ steak (121F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager turned up heat to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over plantain in reach in cooler. Manager moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice from yesterday. Advised management to date. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table and upright reach in cooler. Manager called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
47
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Strawberries in thank you bag in glass door cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked vegetables in glass door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At three compartment sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over three compartment sink
36-34-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass cooler behind front counter
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Low boy cooler
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabiensa Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabiensa Restaurant on file is from Jul 11, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabiensa Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabiensa Restaurant.

How does Sabiensa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Sabiensa Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Sabiensa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabiensa Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabiensa Restaurant 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 Sabiensa Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabiensa Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.