Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar

1642 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 331355220

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the flip-top reach in cooler inside walls front of the cookline. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at the front counter, bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the flip-top reach in cooler inside walls front of the cookline.

22-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Bar area. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-27-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Front counter

51-11-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in the bar area soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in front of the cook line gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Spray hose in the ware wash area soiled. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover inside the walk in cooler on the top shelf

14-20-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed the chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on the prep table and flip top reach in cooler with seafood stored inside. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on the flip top reach in cooler in front of the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm). Observed made new solution 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

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. Discussed with operator and provided the handout to the operator. Operator training the employees during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in the kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By the ware wash area. As per operator, having issues with the water to drain through the pipes. Awaiting maintenance technician. **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk in cooler, behind the shelves.

36-27-5

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar.

How does Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar 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 Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sala'o Cuban Restaurant and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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