Sano Food
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Sano Food has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 63, which Sano Food's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed miso soup (90F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than an hour. Operator placed on skillet to reheat for hot holding; 187F.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark on sushi rice; as per operator, less than 1 hour. Operator placed time onto rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple rolls not identified with mark. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack in kitchen. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink in disrepair. As per operator, construction is rebuilding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and cornstarch with no labels. Operator wrote name during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of calamari in chest freezer with no cover. Operator wrapped in plastic. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in kitchen where utensils and plates are held. **Warning**
14-05-4
43
Oct 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on rack above triple sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen between entrance and back hallway.
36-02-5
67
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ground beef and rice not date marked. As per operator the ground beef was made five days ago and the rice two days ago. Operator started to date marked the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed cooked ground beef and tomatoes sauce not date marked at reach in cooler. Operator date marked the products. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
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 2023-11-13: 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** **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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 2023-11-13: 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** **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located next in front of the reach in freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located next in front of the reach in freezers. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
52
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the turbo air glass door reach in cooler located at the back area. Raw salmon over plantain purée
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels, soap of hand wash sign at the kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to stored kitchen utensils .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the front counter hand wash sink. Run water of at least four minutes. Water temperature 78F **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at the kitchen area, a ceiling tile missing at the access to the ceiling area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected the position of the ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle in the quinoa container touching the food.
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the front counter reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sano Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sano Food on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sano Food?
Across the inspection record, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sano Food.
How does Sano Food compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Sano Food most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Sano Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sano Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sano Food 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 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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