Sahara Cafe Miami
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Sahara Cafe Miami has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Sahara Cafe Miami's latest score of 95 sits above the Miami average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Still observed **Time Extended**
05-09-4
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding), burgers (47F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding), burgers (47F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked potatoes (39F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 11/5/25. Instructed operators regarding date marked. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked potatoes (39F - Cold Holding) with date marked from 11/5/25. **Warning**
01B-13-4
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. Emailed posted to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towels, gallons of soap etc stored inside hand sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser on spray bottle with no label. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bottles of water on the floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drained floor soiled, located underneath of three compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
32
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
82
Jun 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese in preparation reach in cooler, raw shell egg over bread inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach cooler, for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator moved food items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on walk in cooler floor, ice bag on walk in freezer floor. Operator properly stored it.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers located above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clean plate and bowl above the cook line shell.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork belly inside standing water, operator placed under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table, operator stored inside chlorine sanitation solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sancocho soup inside walk in cooler with no date marked as per operator was cooked from more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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 in use utensils inside hot water at 88°F. Operator placed on top of flat grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
74
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Alberto.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced bottle of soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
74
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (61°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. Also observed fish (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); white rice (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (49°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Poultry (61°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. Also observed fish (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); white rice (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (49°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fish (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); white rice (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (49°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding) was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plate not inverted located above the steam table. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 43°F, also reach in cooler with ambient temperature at 48°F food stored inside equipment Poultry (61°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58°F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler. Also observed fish (47°F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (48°F - Cold Holding); white rice (51°F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (49°F - Cold Holding); Beef (50°F - Cold Holding)inside walk in cooler for more than 4 hours as per operator. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on stove handle. Operator removed it. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sahara Cafe Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sahara Cafe Miami on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sahara Cafe Miami?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sahara Cafe Miami.
How does Sahara Cafe Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sahara Cafe Miami most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sahara Cafe Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sahara Cafe Miami have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sahara Cafe Miami means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sahara Cafe Miami inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sahara Cafe Miami is inspected around three times per year on average.
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