Sanguich

111 Palermo Ave Ste 103, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Sanguich has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Coral Gables facility scores 68, putting Sanguich on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing for hands.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quat test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sauce container not label at reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board preparation area groove. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered at reach in coolers. Employee covered it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Holding); sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler sandwich station, as per manager for less than 4 hours, staff moved product into walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

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/

53A-05-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation and not hair restraint at sandwich line

13-03-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.

31B-04-4

May 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sanguich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sanguich on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sanguich?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sanguich.

How does Sanguich compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Sanguich most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Sanguich's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sanguich have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sanguich 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 Sanguich inspected?

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

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