Sabor Venezolano
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Sabor Venezolano has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
“Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.
Sabor Venezolano's latest score of 30 falls below the Orlando average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
18
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to hold arepas in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over arepas in reach-in cooler in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs sitting on counter on cooks line.
03A-03-5
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/ 4 employees no manager on site. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink on cooks line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups used as scoop in rice and flour bulk containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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 washing dishes under one sink and rinsing with running water.
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler adjacent on deep fryers and reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles on cooks line under fryer and several spots throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of lemon stored on floor at front counter. - Cases of canned soda and potatoes stored on floor in dry storage area. -Bulk containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Oranges stored in box received in before juicing at front counter.
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Several pans of chicken and beef in reach-in cooler uncovered. - Empanadas uncovered in reach-in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Italian ice cream kept on freezer located on hall way within customers access. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers containing sugar and flour in storage room not labeled.
02D-01-5
30
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store raw chicken in reach-in freezers in hallway. Shopping bags used to store dough in reach-in cooler. Shopping bags used to hold arepas in hot holding unit on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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/ 5 employees no manager on site. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups used as scoop in rice and flour bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Telephone on prep table and shelf with seasoning. Purse on meat grinder. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler adjacent on deep fryers and reach-in cooler on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles on cooks line under fryer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk containers containing flour, sugar and rice stored on floor .
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Italian ice cream kept on freezer located on hall way within customers access. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers containing sugar and flour in storage room not labeled.
02D-01-5
41
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Empanadas and shredded beef kept directly on non grade bag **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor under prep table located in front of tall reach in cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: 2 live roaches on floor under prep table located in front of tall reach in cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cachapas kept in tall reach in cooler located overnight by kitchen entrance with temperature of 49F She'll eggs kept overnight in reach in cooler located in kitchen entrance with temperature of 55F Quest llanero kept overnight with temperature of 47F Paisa cheese kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Chicken potato salad kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Raw whole pork kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Raw whole beef kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 48F Raw chicken kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 49F Whole cooked pernil kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 46F Shredded beef kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 49F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: All items left overnight in tall reach in cooler : Hot dogs 55F Cachapas 55F Sliced ham 57F Nata 57F Queso paisa 57F Pork 58F She'll eggs 60 Bechamel 52F Pork stock 52F **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cachapas kept in tall reach in cooler located overnight by kitchen entrance with temperature of 49F She'll eggs kept overnight in reach in cooler located in kitchen entrance with temperature of 55F Quest llanero kept overnight with temperature of 47F Paisa cheese kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Chicken potato salad kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Raw whole pork kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Raw whole beef kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 48F Raw chicken kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 49F Whole cooked pernil kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 46F Shredded beef kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 49F She'll eggs kept on kitchen counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 72F Soft butter kept on counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 89F Items kept on reach in cooler make table for less than 4 hrs : Queso de Mano 58F Bacon 47F Items in reach in cooler make table were iced . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: All items left overnight in tall reach in cooler : Hot dogs 55F Cachapas 55F Sliced ham 57F Nata 57F She'll eggs 60 F Queso paisa 57F Pork 58F Bechamel 52F Pork stock 52F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on hand wash sink located in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Make table with temperature of 58F Tall reach in cooler with temperature of 62F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: 63F Time Extended** **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, on make table . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles on floor under prep table . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of lentils kept on kitchen floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water 89F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: 96 F Time Extended** **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Italian ice cream kept on freezer located on hall way within customers access. Opened refrigerator Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
35
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Empanadas and shredded beef kept directly on non grade bag **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor under prep table located in front of tall reach in cooler . **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cachapas kept in tall reach in cooler located overnight by kitchen entrance with temperature of 49F She'll eggs kept overnight in reach in cooler located in kitchen entrance with temperature of 55F Quest llanero kept overnight with temperature of 47F Paisa cheese kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Chicken potato salad kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Raw whole pork kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Raw whole beef kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 48F Raw chicken kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 49F Whole cooked pernil kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 46F Shredded beef kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 49F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cachapas kept in tall reach in cooler located overnight by kitchen entrance with temperature of 49F She'll eggs kept overnight in reach in cooler located in kitchen entrance with temperature of 55F Quest llanero kept overnight with temperature of 47F Paisa cheese kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Chicken potato salad kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Raw whole pork kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 47F Raw whole beef kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 48F Raw chicken kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 49F Whole cooked pernil kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 46F Shredded beef kept overnight in reach in cooler with temperature of 49F She'll eggs kept on kitchen counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 72F Soft butter kept on counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 89F Items kept on reach in cooler make table for less than 4 hrs : Queso de Mano 58F Bacon 47F Items in reach in cooler make table were iced . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap on hand wash sink located in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. Make table with temperature of 58F Tall reach in cooler with temperature of 62F **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, on make table . **Warning**
14-09-4
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. Employee open drink located on cutting board make table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles on floor under prep table . **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket of lentils kept on kitchen floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Italian ice cream kept on freezer located on hall way within customers access. Opened refrigerator Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Debris in microwave **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water 89F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
23
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has no plans on file, has no handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Operator was waiting on landlord to provide plans. Let operator know they can draw plans out themselves and label equipment to submit to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Operator misunderstood that the plans needed to be submitted online. They provided a printed version. Explained to operator where they needed to submit the plans as stated in the violation on their inspection report. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Plans not submitted to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
33-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several mini reach in freezers, tall reach in freezer, located in hallway by restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
78
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has no plans on file, has no handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Operator was waiting on landlord to provide plans. Let operator know they can draw plans out themselves and label equipment to submit to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Operator misunderstood that the plans needed to be submitted online. They provided a printed version. Explained to operator where they needed to submit the plans as stated in the violation on their inspection report. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
33-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several mini reach in freezers, tall reach in freezer, located in hallway by restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
78
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has no plans on file, has no handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: Operator was waiting on landlord to provide plans. Let operator know they can draw plans out themselves and label equipment to submit to plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. Per operator, shredded chicken and ground beef prepared the day before and not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of rice and lentils on floor next to exit door. Container of rice on floor next to reach in freezer in back of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
33-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several mini reach in freezers, tall reach in freezer, located in hallway by restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-10: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
67
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef in thank you bag observed in freezer in hallway, and reach in freezer inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has no plans on file, has no handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. Per operator, shredded chicken and ground beef prepared the day before and not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of rice and lentils on floor next to exit door. Container of rice on floor next to reach in freezer in back of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
33-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several mini reach in freezers, tall reach in freezer, located in hallway by restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
52
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef in thank you bag observed in freezer in hallway, and reach in freezer inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Inside kitchen area where triple sink, cook line, and prep is done. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Per operator they ordered the handwashing sink and have been in contact with plan review to find a proper location for the sink. Per operator, technician is working to find a line to connect the handwashing sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Due to Hurricane Milton, operator was unable to finish setting up sink. Handwashing sink is installed and operator is putting in connection for hot water. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has no plans on file, has no handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. Per operator, shredded chicken and ground beef prepared the day before and not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of rice and lentils on floor next to exit door. Container of rice on floor next to reach in freezer in back of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
33-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several mini reach in freezers, tall reach in freezer, located in hallway by restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
47
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef in thank you bag observed in freezer in hallway, and reach in freezer inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel inside handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Inside kitchen area where triple sink, cook line, and prep is done. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Per operator they ordered the handwashing sink and have been in contact with plan review to find a proper location for the sink. Per operator, technician is working to find a line to connect the handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has no plans on file, has no handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. Per operator, shredded chicken and ground beef prepared the day before and not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water observed at front counter and in reach in cooler of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
33-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several mini reach in freezers, tall reach in freezer, located in hallway by restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of rice and lentils on floor next to exit door. Container of rice on floor next to reach in freezer in back of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
41
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, raw beef, cooked beef, cheese, potato salad All temping between 48F-50F. Per operator, food was received and had been in and out of fridge. Advised operator to place items in freezer or to ice down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice cream cart stored outside facility, set up for service. Operator moved cart inside. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked beef in thank you bag observed in freezer in hallway, and reach in freezer inside kitchen.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel inside handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Inside kitchen area where triple sink, cook line, and prep is done. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has no plans on file, has no handwashing sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator, shredded chicken and ground beef prepared the day before and not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water observed at front counter and in reach in cooler of kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of rice and lentils on floor next to exit door. Container of rice on floor next to reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease trap lid open.
33-29-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at sink by front counter and in restroom. Emailed operator handwashing sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several mini reach in freezers, tall reach in freezer, located in hallway by restroom.
08B-63-4
27
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed 8 individually packaged flans made at home.
01A-03-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed sweet plantains in to go bags. Operator moved to ziplock bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 8 individually packaged flans made at home.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test kit **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts from front counter display.
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 employee bag on top of limes in the front counter, next to the juice dispensers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen and back storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of limes directly on the floor, next to the juice dispensers. Operator removed from floor. Observed flour, sugar, rice, beans containers in the back on the floor. Operator moved them to be off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 alfajores cookies without minimum labeling in the front counter display.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the only hand wash sink in the establishment
31B-04-4
33
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches by the back exit door **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning rag and dumping what looked like orange juice in the only hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit
16-37-1
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2023 **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of sugar and flour directly on the floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water with temperature of 82F **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink temperature valves in disrepair. Employee stated they went to purchase new ones.
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. White wall behind equipment soiled
36-27-5
37
Jan 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked black beans from last night (74-75F - Cooling) Explained operator that during the cooling process do not cover container until the product reaches at least 41F, to ensure steam escapes and it doesn't stay trapped in.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over raw beef over cooked beef and salad container. Advised operator the raw chicken needs to be at the very bottom and the raw beef on top and then the cooked beef and salad container.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked black beans from last night (74-75F - Cooling) Explained operator that during the cooling process do not cover container until the product reaches at least 41F, to ensure steam escapes and it doesn't stay trapped in.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine to sanitize, missing the kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the only hand wash sink in the kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of water and food plastic containers directly on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Shared dumpster
33-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Kitchen wall is missing the smooth and easily cleanable cover.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On the 3 door reach in cooler and regular reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the only hand wash sink in the kitchen
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets from all reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabor Venezolano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabor Venezolano on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabor Venezolano?
Across the inspection record, “unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Sabor Venezolano.
How does Sabor Venezolano compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Sabor Venezolano most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Sabor Venezolano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sabor Venezolano have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sabor Venezolano means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sabor Venezolano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor Venezolano is inspected around six times per year on average.
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