Sabor Venezolano
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Sabor Venezolano has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Doral restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine missing service date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer at prep area interior door panel missing exposed insulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
74
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a small erase board in handwashing sink next to ice machine at front counter. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than four employees at time of inspection with no certified manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine missing service date. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine at front counter soiled with slime like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in freezer at prep area interior door panel missing exposed insulation. **Warning**
14-36-5
55
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at region and freezer or ice cream is held. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in kitchen area. Employee killed and discarded flying insect and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed CHICKEN SOUP (64F - Cooling), as per operator more than six hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed CHICKEN SOUP (64F - Cooling), as per operator more than six hours. **Warning**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled tongs on top reach in cooler by three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manger with four or more employees. Certified manager arrived during inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink located at front counter. Operator placed payer towels.**Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chocolate dessert made on site with no production. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine a slimy like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at region and freezer or ice cream is held. **Warning**
14-69-4
39
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee washing metal and plastic containers at three do sink not knowing correct concentration quaternary solution. Coached employee on correct concentration. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on plastic containers stored on shelf at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior of reach-in freezer door missing plating at preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach-in freezer at ice cream station at dinning area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with flour in plastic container at kitchen area.
10-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed missing on grab and go containers of flan and tress leches at front counter. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided person in charge with choking poster via email.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler under juice machines. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
39
Oct 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork belly stored over maduros at reach in cooler across from cook line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (70F - Cold Holding). As per employee less than four hours. Employee placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed filters missing date of service located next to ice machine behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink located reach-in cooler. Observed employee drink on food preparation table located at the back of the kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple severs wearing bracelets and watches during food service.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at drying rack wet and stacked.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink setup as rinse,wash and sanitize. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets at reach-in freezer located at the rear preparation area. Observed broken gaskets located at reach-in coolers located cook line, preparation area. Reach-in freezer door missing back panel and torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at rear of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coffee bean packs stored on the floor located at storage room. Packs were removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a knife store on a shelf and underneath a bottle of mayonnaise at rear preparation area. Employee removed knife for washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Located at rear preparation area next to slicer. Coached employee where to properly place bug zapper. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed rice pudding not labeled with name, time of production for self service at front counter Grab and go. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler in front of stove. Employee immediately placed one in unit during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor at front counter under sink.
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed a pack of beef patties not labeled with production time and date. As per chef, they are used within 48 hours. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-53-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located at rear preparation area.
21-12-4
27
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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 chicken stored over raw fish inside reach in freezer, no longer in original commercial packaging.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (46F - Cold Holding); shredded yellow cheese (46F - Cold Holding) tamales (54F - Cold Holding) and shredded mozzarella cheese (59F - Cold Holding) stored at reach in cooler, near cookline, less than 4 hours. Chef removed food items and placed into reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date marked on water filter device located next to ice machine behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout kitchen establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal pans stored on top of reach in cooler not kept inverted. Chef inverted metal pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink setup as rinse and wash, with sanitizer not setup, while dishwasher was washing dishes. Discussed with dishwasher proper way to setup three compartment sink, in which he setup sink as wash, rinse and sanitize, tested chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in freezer located towards back kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scooping utensil not stored above flour, located inside flour container stored towards back kitchen area. Chef placed handle in an upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from flat top grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ground beef, still frozen, thawing on top of reach in freezer, at room temperature. Chef removed and placed raw ground beef into reach in cooler for thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
47
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter device not date marked indicating when device was last serviced, located next to front counter ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment provided Ph testing strips, when chlorine is used as a sanitizer. No chlorine testing strips provided at time of inspection.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan, tres leches and rice pudding prepared over the weekend as per employee, no date marked on dessert items, stored at front counter display cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas located at front counter food service area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large metal pots not kept inverted, stored on top of reach in coolers towards back kitchen area. Employee inverted all pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface covering a container of arepas stored at steamtable unit. Employee removed wiping cloth from food container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Interior of reach in cooler has exposed insulation located towards back kitchen area.
14-36-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in coolers located towards back kitchen area. Manager provided ambient thermometers and placed into cooler units. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket at reach in cooler in front of cookline. Employee cleaned gaskets of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
52
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
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. Form provided via email.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed a filter next to the ice machine not dated.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed next to the hood system.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn at the kitchen entrance.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the microwave and rack. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in a upright refrigerator. The manager moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the ladies and men's room and kitchen. The manager put towels at all hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. The manager put soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in several different containers in the storage area. The cook removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed next to the juice machine. And in the cook line prep reach in cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of plastic water bottles on the floor in a closet next to the ladies room. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts in a reach in cooler in the dining room. As per the manager the items are prepared in house.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of napkins on the floor in the closet next to the ladies restroom. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce bottles not labeled in the front counter area.
02D-01-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabor Venezolano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabor Venezolano on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabor Venezolano?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sabor Venezolano.
How does Sabor Venezolano compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Sabor Venezolano most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Doral average of 73.
Has Sabor Venezolano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sabor Venezolano have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sabor Venezolano 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 Venezolano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor Venezolano is inspected around three times per year on average.
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