Saman

4709 Nw 79 Ave, Doral, FL 33166
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
50
Score
High Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Saman stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.

Looking across the full record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Compared to other Doral restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed more than a dozen shell eggs stored outside in kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flans not date marked inside reach in cooler in prep area. As per Operator flans were cooked last Saturday January 31st, 2026. Operator date marked flans. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in bag stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed fish from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich prep table in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vinegar and oil plastic containers stored in prep area floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken container uncovered in reach in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature inside three compartment sink. Operator placed pork under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container unlabeled in prep area. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over fruits inside reach in freezer in back prep area. Operator stored products as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License expired since October 1st, 2025.
50-17-3
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 over raw pork inside reach in freezer in back prep area. Operator stored meats as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen. Also, observed soiled can opener blade on prep table in back prep area. Operator sent both utensils to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon in bags inside reach in cooler under griddle in kitchen. Operator removed fish completely from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks stored faces up on shelf over prep sink in kitchen. Operator stored utensils faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout establishment.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 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 cracking eggs and touching clean utensil without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was advised how to properly wash hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
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 over pastas inside reach in freezer in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine and Quaternary Test Kits. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two salmon bags inside reach in cooler. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn boxes stored on Walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside vegetables reach in cooler in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled on shelf in kitchen.
02D-01-5
33
Mar 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on dry storage shelves used to store boxes of produce, such as onions, tomatoes and avocados, located towards back preparation area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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 over raw beef at reach in freezer at preparation area. Employee relocated products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai over Cooked chicken at cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Advised to Manager to setup triple sink to properly sanitize until dish machine is repaired. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Plastic container inside handsink next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test trip expired since 2020. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 6 food employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager present and unable to provided certification for the Person in Charge, Luisana Guimaraes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filter soiled at cook line. Observed dry storage shelves soiled at preparation area. Observed gasket soiled throughout the kitchen reach in coolers and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Handsink next to walk in cooler faucet leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table front counter of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed Cardboard at reach in freezer located at preparation area. Observed cardboard at dry storage shelves at preparation area. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging with food with no hair restraint at kitchen. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed Walk in cooler floor soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at preparation area. **Warning**
08B-47-4
21
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Jose Bianco, 9/13/2018. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: At time of callback inspection observed Food manager certification expired. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: At time of callback inspection observed Food manager certification expired. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: At time of callback inspection observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: At time of callback inspection observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
82
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Jose Bianco, 9/13/2018. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: At time of callback inspection observed Food manager certification expired. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: At time of callback inspection observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
82
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Jose Bianco, 9/13/2018.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade inside back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and plastic container stored inside hand wash sink by Walk in cooler. Operator removed everything from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
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 Juan Ramos, and Fabiola Herrera, and Maria Manzano. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar container under prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spry bottle with oil not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored them inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave interior on shelf inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed milk plastic containers stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walk in cooler gaskets thorn.
14-11-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator cut bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
33
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
39
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saman last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saman on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saman?

Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Saman.

How does Saman compare to other restaurants in Doral?

Saman most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.

Has Saman's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saman have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Saman 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 Saman inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saman is inspected around three times per year on average.