Sano Food

2020 N Flamingo Rd #34, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Other
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Sano Food has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hole in or other damage to wall”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Sano Food is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler- AC vents dripping water.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Below mop sink, missing 6 tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
90
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Below mop sink, missing 5 tiles.
36-24-5
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. Single service assorted cup desserts, missing expiration date.
02D-03-4
90
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above triple sink and entrance of WIC, build up of food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee working on dishwasher area, change gloves, to proceed to prep table, without washing hands. After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Storage area of utensils, dishwasher area, tiles with build up of dust and grease
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. WIF- 3 boxes of empanadas, Employee removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter ice machine. Operator removed, cleaned and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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. Missing date product was packaged. -Display cooler-Single packaged Sweet chocolate and sweet milk dessert. -front counter- 3 bottles of ginger shot. Operator placed date on each single package **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado on prep table. Operator removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Under front counter shelf. P,attic spoons. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -WIC/ WIF- light bulbs on both units are out.
38-04-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sano Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sano Food on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sano Food?

Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sano Food.

How does Sano Food compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Sano Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Sano Food's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sano Food 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 Sano Food inspected?

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