Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation

49 Nw 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33128
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up four times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-07-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen located near three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed solid frozen raw shrimp stored in standing water located at prep table. Operator stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen.
36-37-5
64
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored directly inside grocery plastic bag inside reach in freezer. Operator removed the raw beef from the grocery bag and stored in food grade bag during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored inverted during inspection.
42-01-4
70
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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/
53A-03-7
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Three compartments sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly inside grocery plastic bags inside reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
12A-01-4
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef inside metal container on top prep table. Observed operator placed raw beef under running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink kitchen.
29-11-4
58
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located under three compartments sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw Beef inside metal container on top prep table. Observed operator placed raw beef under running water.
06-01-5
86
Jun 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw pork inside chest freezer no separated.
08A-17-6
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one tube no shield above preparation table at kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed on hand wash sink at kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at kitchen.
42-01-4
61
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Juana Obando.
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen. Near three compartment sink kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
14-55-4
74
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation.

How does Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabor Nica Restaurant Corporation 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 Nica Restaurant Corporation inspected?

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