Sabores Latinos Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Sabores Latinos Cafe, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Sabores Latinos Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 16 flans made from home sold at front counter. Operator segregated flans to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Darlin Torres hired for more than 60 days.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink to the right of three compartment sink blocked by cutting board.
31A-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 establishment not using rinse step in three compartment sink. Coached operator on proper method.
16-13-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above front counter where single service containers are stored.
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 yellow cherry, banana, and chocolate ice creams made on site for self serve lacking product identity, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment at dinning area.
02D-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature on shelf at dry storage area. Operator placed pork in refrigerator to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanada (129F - Hot Holding) in hotbox at front counter. As per operator for less than one hour.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed oven rack stored in handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator removed rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
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 container of cooked beans stored in reach in cooler across from stove. As per operator made yesterday 07/15. Operator labeled container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple certificates missing expiration date.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer at front counter across from display case.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked beans stored uncovered in reach in cooler across from cook line.
08B-12-5
52
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (109F - Hot Holding); boiled yuca (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for approximately an hour. Operator placed products on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw salad (61F - Cold Holding); sour cream (62F - Cold Holding) at front counter. As per operator for approximately 3 hrs. Employee placed products inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 spatulas stored under flat press at kitchen.
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table next to cook line. Employee removed the cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in storage area reach in freezer, raw frozen pork loin stored over bags of fries.
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for containers of cooked yuca, diced ham,and cooked chicken in reach in coolers at cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a package of beef thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator removed and stored in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all reach in freezers.
14-69-4
70
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored in shopping bag located in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box ; croquettes (125F - Hot Holding); empanadas (121F - Hot Holding) as per operator about 30 mins ago Operator adjusted thermostat to increase temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the salt and sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shopping bags used to cover cooked food located in the reach in freezer #1. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in the storage area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by the back door,storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for reach in freezer #6.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed to the left of stove by gas supply line.
36-27-5
52
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200ppm,operator diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed for the reach in cooler,kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen, storage area.
36-02-5
78
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tortillas stored in shopping bag,located in reach in freezer #1. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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 seafood above ham,cheese located in reach in freezer #3. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensils stored in the unit located in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk bins not labeled, rice,sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the front line.
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabores Latinos Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabores Latinos Cafe on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabores Latinos Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sabores Latinos Cafe.
How does Sabores Latinos Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sabores Latinos Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sabores Latinos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabores Latinos Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sabores Latinos Cafe 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 Sabores Latinos Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabores Latinos Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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