Sankauy
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Sankauy, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes at 44 f bean sprouts 48 f in front service line. cook place ice on the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Kitchen cook.
12A-07-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
05-13-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
52
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom 51 f pineapple 56 f Snow, peas 49 f Management applied ice on top of the product to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed kitchen employees washing hands in three compartment sink .
12A-03-4
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** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken on kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Basement area **Warning**
27-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink knobs damage in Baseman section. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Jun 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sankauy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sankauy on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sankauy?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sankauy.
How does Sankauy compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sankauy most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sankauy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sankauy have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sankauy 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 Sankauy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sankauy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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