Sabor Express by Lucy
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
82
Score
Sabor Express by Lucy has been inspected nine times since 2022. Sabor Express by Lucy was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up five times.
Sabor Express by Lucy's latest score of 82 sits above the Doral average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Glenda Vasquez , Angel Hernandez, Mario Nuzzo they bee working here for more than 60 days. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Operator unable to provide employee training for Glenda Vasquez , Angel Hernandez, Mario Nuzzo they been working here for more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For all employees - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Operator unable to provide agreements for all employees **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
82
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training for Glenda Vasquez , Angel Hernandez, Mario Nuzzo they bee working here for more than 60 days.
53B-01-5
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. For all employees
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with oil not labeled. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler front, prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer on the inside soiled
22-16-4
55
Sep 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (48 F - Cold Holding) cooked ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding inside of a reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked chicken (48 F - Cold Holding) cooked ground beef (49 F - Cold Holding inside of a reach in cooler according to chef since yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ observed establishment operating under new ownership. **Corrected On-Site**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer head soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soup in the Hand washing sink located next to the compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of the ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pasta in the storage floor. Operator stored case on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go containers stored in the storage area floor. Operator stored box in a storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
43
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container no labeled.
02D-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the prep area .
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles/shelves. Observed shelf on top of the prep table soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white chest freezer with ice buildup, front counter prep cooler with ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipments soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in the front area. Employee put a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the kitchen area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a radio in the prep kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned pans stored in a dirty shelf.
24-06-4
50
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shell eggs raw pork
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen hand washing sink use as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired on 06/2022.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork being thawed out at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
14-55-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under kitchen equipments.
36-73-4
50
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter hot holding unit coconut empanadas (114 F - Hot Holding); chicken croquettes (108 F - Hot Holding); according to operator less than half an hour, operator reheated coconut empanadas to 168 F, chicken croquettes 190 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pans stored on the prep area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Rosabel Fernandez, Mariano Lorente without an employee training according to operator they have been working for more here for more than 60 days
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the prep area hand washing sink. Operator put a new soap container . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Ground beef, shredded beef no date marked stored in the kitchen reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a bottle of water stored on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef stored on the prep area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach freezer soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken, beef thawed at room temperature.
06-01-5
39
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of rice, vegetables oil boxes stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside of the ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water inside of the kitchen area.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of containers to go stored on the storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of Plantains stored on top of the kitchen prep table.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour, garlic without labeled stored on the kitchen area, sugar container without label in the prep area.
02D-01-5
61
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell on prep table, operator transferred eggs to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags with raw pork.
14-31-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a Conor probiotic pills stored in prep area
41-07-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of vegetables oil stop the kitchen floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut watermelon not covered inside of the reach in cooler, raw pork no covered inside of the reach in freezer. Crossaint, pastries located at the front counter not covered. Operator covered bread
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container no labeled located at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabor Express by Lucy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabor Express by Lucy on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabor Express by Lucy?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sabor Express by Lucy.
How does Sabor Express by Lucy compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Sabor Express by Lucy most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 74.
Has Sabor Express by Lucy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sabor Express by Lucy have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sabor Express by Lucy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sabor Express by Lucy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor Express by Lucy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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