Sabores Latinos Resturant
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025
52
Score
Sabores Latinos Resturant has been inspected five times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
6
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink behind front counter. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at handwashing sink behind front counter, manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Yilian Hidalgo Parodi working without manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
52
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Due to water interruption by Dade County for lack of payment, employees no washing hands on premises. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from the kitchen due to ongoing construction. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter being used to wash cigarettes ashtrays **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit present at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed at the time of the FBI complaint the following: Kitchen under remodeling with a new frame without door by the new kitchen entrance. Two drywall pieces installed also by kitchen entrance. Observed outside back side of establishment with outside kitchen without door, and east side enclosure. Also no hand sink present , or 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator provided training certificates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap on hand washing sink located at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory poster during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted on top reach in cooler next to outside grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Several unused equipment's outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cooking equipments, empty containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-08: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
23
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
61
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken,pork,beef stored above vegetables located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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 chicken above raw pork,beef located in the standing reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: by stove:; sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding)as per operator prepared about 30 mins ago,operator removed to other reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-2
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense cooked rice at the steam table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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. Observed for the reach in cooler by the stove,ambient temperature at approximately 53°F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the kitchen ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabores Latinos Resturant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabores Latinos Resturant on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabores Latinos Resturant?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sabores Latinos Resturant.
How does Sabores Latinos Resturant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Sabores Latinos Resturant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Sabores Latinos Resturant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sabores Latinos Resturant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sabores Latinos Resturant 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 Sabores Latinos Resturant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabores Latinos Resturant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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