Sano Food
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Sano Food eight times, with records going back to 2022. Sano Food was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Doral restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales in double door reach in cooler at hallway stored in to go bags. Employee removed items and stored in ziplock bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cake stand in handwashing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in left side reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop at warewashing area not hung properly to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at warewashing area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line torn and in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall at cove molding under three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine at front counter. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for either chlorine or quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified manager certification. During inspection employee were able to find certification. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at preparation table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in both reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in both reach in coolers at cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw packaged fish filets thawing in standing water at prep sink. Coached employee on proper thawing method.
06-01-5
67
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed person in charge of kitchen not knowing minimum chlorine concentration for dish washing. Coached person on correct amount.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand washing sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked red beans and ground turkey in reach-freezer at preparation area with no date marking. As per person in charge, prepared two days ago. Coached person in charge on correct procedure.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used by staff.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of coconut shavings at preparation area. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted on shelf at entrance to kitchen. Coached person in charge on correct procedure.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair at units next to back exit door inside of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer near back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks not stored inverted on shelf at entrance to kitchen. Coached person in charge on correct procedure.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of almond milk and other single service items on floor near back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
47
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter close register.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter close register.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed consumer advisory on paper menu regarding the consumption of raw/undercocoked animal food offered within restaurant establishment but not provided on QR code menu located at each table at customer dining area. **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at unit near door to back room.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink above preparation rptable at kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside containers of coconut and avena. Bowls were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer near back exit door.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in units near small oven at kitchen area.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cups stored on floor near back exit door.
25-05-4
55
Mar 5, 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. Observed consumer advisory on paper menu regarding the consumption of raw/undercocoked animal food offered within restaurant establishment but not provided on QR code menu located at each table at customer dining area.
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cup with no handle, stored inside a container of shredded coconut, located at kitchen area. Employee removed cup from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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. Poster was provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the food storage area.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn across from the rice cooker.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a cut out piece of the wall above the triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the microwave.
36-27-5
74
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding) as per the chef the items were put in the cooler at or around 12 pm today. The chef moved the items to the freezer for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a serving spoon and knife in water at 83°F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed no faucet at the triple sink, currently using the sprayer to fill the sinks.qq
16-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting boards soiled on the preparation reach in cooler from across the cook line.
22-02-4
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/ The manager came in during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter hand washing sink. The manager put soap . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the food storage area of the back room.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the prep reach in coolers gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of plantains on the floor near the kitchen entrance. Observed water bland food being stored on the floor in the back room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knives stored between to reach in coolers. Observed several knives and spatulas stored between the wall and the triple sink. The chef moved the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed several desserts not labeled at the front counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the upright refrigerator next to the upright freezer at the kitchen entrance.
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of Togo containers on the floor in the storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on the cutting boards of the preparation reach in cooler.
21-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several large containers under the prep table not labeled. The manager labeled the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sano Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sano Food on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sano Food?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sano Food.
How does Sano Food compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Sano Food most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Sano Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sano Food have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sano Food 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 Sano Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sano Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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