Sabor De Cuba
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Sabor De Cuba has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Hialeah Gardens sits at 66, putting Sabor De Cuba on the better side of that line. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal ice cream scoop stored in hand sink located at the from counter.
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 marinara sauce (42F - Cold Holding) was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open bottles water on preparation table.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on preparation table, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mop sink faucet in disrepair.
29-08-4
70
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle spray of Glade stored over SS to go pizza boxes at front counter.
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed standing mixer bowl soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink as prep sink, hws located at kitchen. Also observed a bottle of windex stored next to SS plates at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled. Observed interior of oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storages shelf located by the pizza oven full of grease and old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees water bottle stored in the preparation cooler located at cook line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
45
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in direct contact with thank you bags, stored in the reach in freezer located at front counter area.
14-31-5
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. Coached operator and sent her the big 6 handout.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a containers and ceramic plate stored in the hand wash sink located at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located at front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink located at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed undercounted cooler gasket in disrepair, cooler is located at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed under-counter cooler at cook line has door handles soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
21-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in the under-counter cooler at cook line cooked pork not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled, freezer located at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
33
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the prep cooler located at cook line observed cheese (55F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (50 F - Cold Holding), operator stated these food items were stored in this unit less than4 hours ago, operator filled top potion of cooler with ice to rapidly cool down food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed pork tamales in a container not prepared at location. Owner was able to provide receipt from the location the buy the tamales. Checked location and it was a licensed establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over milk and chorizo in the standing cooler located at front line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed oranges in the under-counter reach in cooler located at front line.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Observed ambient thermometer in the prep cooler at cook line inaccurate, thermometer marked 80F internal temperature.
05-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hand wash sink located at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers undercooked eggs for breakfast, operator printed and posted consumer advisory on site. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine at front line next to the hand sink.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pans not stored inverted on a storage shelf above the three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line with an-internal temperature of 69F, placed probe thermometer in the unit for about 3 minutes and unit only reached 69F. Instructed operator not to store Time Control food in this unit until is fixed.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, prep cooler located at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with some grease buildup, oven located at cook line. Observed microwave interior with old food stains, located above the prep cooler at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. During the time of inspection noticed an Objectionable odor in the front counter area.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at front line.
22-16-4
29
Jan 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough mixer and can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed other brush used as a basting brush.
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop cheese.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 jugs of oil and bottles of soda stored on floor in hallway
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Owner removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell no running water.
10-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light not functioning in RIC near restroom.
36-62-4
58
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Aug 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabor De Cuba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabor De Cuba on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabor De Cuba?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sabor De Cuba.
How does Sabor De Cuba compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Sabor De Cuba most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Sabor De Cuba's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabor De Cuba have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sabor De Cuba 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 Sabor De Cuba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor De Cuba is inspected around two times per year on average.
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