Sabores Latinos I
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Sabores Latinos I has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of white rice (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in dry storage area. As per cook white rice has been in reach in cooler since the day prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of white rice (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in dry storage area. As per cook white rice has been in reach in cooler since the day prior.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to the triple sink blocked by trash can. Employee removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal container at shelves on top of the triple sink not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open employee cup stored at prep table across handwash sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of salt at prep table across handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris located in front of the reach in freezer.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed coleslaw not covered at reach in cooler next to grill.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed condiments not identified by common name under preparation table at cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the stove. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in all of the white reach in freezer located at storage area.
14-69-4
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Employee was coached. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); beef (44 F - Cold Holding); beans and rice (47 F - Cold Holding); rice (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding), beans (59 F cold Holding). As per employee all these food were placed inside reach in cooler the night before. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48 F - Cold Holding); beef (44 F - Cold Holding); beans and rice (47 F - Cold Holding); rice (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (47 F - Cold Holding), beans (59 F cold Holding). As per employee all these food were placed inside reach in cooler the night before. Stop sale was issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed sweet plantains (122 F - Hot Holding)at the steam table . As per employee less than 1 hours . Also observed ham empanadas (110 F - Hot Holding)at the hot box.Employee increased the temperature. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was + 300 ppm at 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded it and fixed the solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink at the front counter was removed from original plans. **Warning**
31A-04-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 compartment sink was moved and the hand wash sink was removed at the front counter. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee washing utensils did not know how to sanitize them. Employee was coached. **Warning**
53B-15-4
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. Observed reach in cooler next to the stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and oil containers stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 bags of corn in standing water in the kitchen area. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the stove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
27
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken tacos stored inside supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); tripe soup (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler by the dry storage. Foods are date marked on 8/22. Stop sale was issues.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (50 F - Cold Holding); tripe soup (50 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler by the dry storage. Foods are date marked on 8/22. Stop sale was issues.
03A-02-5
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. Reach in cooler by the dry storage.
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at the sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the front.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef not covered stored inside the reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not identified at the front counter. Employee labeled the sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was coached to use soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee did not sanitize dishes . Employee was coach how to sanitize dishes.
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags in the reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop missing handle inside the rice. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile with water damage at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
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. Observed employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation, employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at the reach in cooler by the grill. **Repeat Violation**
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 scoop handle touching the sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 101° F at the steam table.
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table.
21-12-4
43
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled cutting board to cut ham. Employee was coach to wash her hands after cracking raw shell eggs.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose was connected at the hand wash sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed it to wash it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and tamales inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked yesterday. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop was missing handle. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling with water damage at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Next to stove.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with fruit pulp.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bacon inside reach in cooler was not covered. Operator placed. Bacon inside plastic bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
43
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils inside water at 110F at steam table. Operator was informed that the utilities need to be at 135F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed utensils inside water at 79° F at preparation table. **Time Extended**
10-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed can opener soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored inside of hand wash sink. Operator removed the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed containers inside of the hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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. Observed deserts three milk and flans not properly date marked at reach in cooler front counter. And black beans, rice with beans, cooked beef not properly date marked. As per manager all the products from two days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed deserts three milk and flans not properly date marked at reach in cooler front counter. And black beans, rice with beans, cooked beef not properly date marked. As per manager all the products from two days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop without handle stored inside flour container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed scoop without handle stored inside flour container. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed one ceiling tile shows water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed one ceiling tile shows water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed ceiling vent soiled at kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels in contact with tortillas on preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towels in contact with tortillas on preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink located from counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink located from counter. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled card boards on shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Observed soiled card boards on shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
43
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap stored next to condiments. Operator relocated the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed beans (90 F - Reheating) at preparation table. As per operator for 2.5 hrs. Operator moved the products to the stove to be reheating to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (130 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table. As per the operator for less than one hour. And (120 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the microwave to be reheating, Final temperature 173°F. And moved the yuca to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked shredded beef (9:28 am) (131 F - Cooling); cooked shredded beef (10:18 am) (118 F - Cooling) at preparation table. Operator put under ice bath the product for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables at reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shells eggs stored at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the shells eggs to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed meatballs (58 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (58 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lentils, meatballs, cooked beef and cooked pork not properly date marked. As per operator from two days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves under preparation table and used at reach in cooler shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under refrigeration equipments, cook equipments and shelves.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezers gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored over cooked beef and cooked pork at reach in cooler. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth t preparation table.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabores Latinos I last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabores Latinos I on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabores Latinos I?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sabores Latinos I.
How does Sabores Latinos I compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sabores Latinos I most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sabores Latinos I's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sabores Latinos I have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sabores Latinos I 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 I inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabores Latinos I is inspected around three times per year on average.
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