Sanpocho Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
55
Score
Sanpocho Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Sanpocho Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fish filets in original ROP packaging five at reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on shelf at warewashing area a metal heavily soiled with carbon grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container of sugar at coffee station not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen at warewashing areas not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish filets in original ROP packaging five at reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic case of fry oil stored on the floor at cook line, employee placed item on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice bin at side bar area ice scoop handle touching ice, employee removed scoop to have it washed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cololer cooked pork belly, raw chicken, raw whole, soup and chicken and rice not covered.
08B-12-5
55
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Sebastian Polania Olaya manager certification expired on 11-11-25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed Juan Sebastian Polania Olaya not present at time of inspection. Two certified CFM were present during inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of rear exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Observed at bottom of rear exit. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Sebastian Polania Olaya manager certification expired on 11-11-25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Observed more than four employees without a certified food manager present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation wear bracelets and watches. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of rear exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
61
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the floor front counter of kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Sebastian Polania Olaya manager certification expired on 11-11-25. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a large metal bowl soiled with carbon buildup at warewashing area drying shelf. **Warning**
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/ Observed more than four employees without a certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots at ware washing area drying shelf not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches one on the floor under coffee machine and another at dry storage next warewashing area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation wear bracelets and watches. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair at front counter kitchen area. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of rear exit. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of peeled potatoes stored on the floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on oven hand,e at kitchen area. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
32
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed potatoes inside thank you bag at walk in cooler by dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), coached operator on correct procedures, operator added chlorine. Final reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside hand washing sink by prep area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing by prep area. Operator replaced container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed David certification expired on 2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by second walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage by ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with peeled potatoes on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by prep area and walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items inside reach in freezer and walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
33
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of rice on floor near back prep area. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located in prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves in back walk in freezer. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler located near prep area with rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (58F - Cold Holding) in fridge across from front service area. Operator stated the milk was left out during lunch. Operator stated milk will stay in fridge to chill. Also, ambient temperature of shelled eggs (66F - Cold Holding); sliced white cheese (70F - Cold Holding) on shelf across from grill on cookline. Discussed and distributed paperwork for using TPHC to operator. Operator putting items on Time today.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat oranges in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in-cooler #2. Also, raw chicken stored above ready to eat plantains in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed fish and chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in warewashing area.
35A-02-6
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make station on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store glass cleaner brushes. Operator removed brushes from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sinks near ice machine. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near triple sink in back kitchen and also next to large ice machine in back area. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler in prep area torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler and table by cook line
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler #2 soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood system above grill soiled.
23-03-4
30
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed ppm improper at three compartment sink. Employee corrected ppm to 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business operating with an expired license, 10/01/2022. Manager had it paid, confirmation number 226047114. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep station next to walk in cooler #2, and vegetable wash station.
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed ladies bathroom not having a waste receptacle with lid next to chest freezer.
32-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine shield protector with a green like substance by back exit door.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an air gap at back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At reach in station by back door exit.
14-09-4
55
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above pork in reach in cooler. Employee stored raw chicken on bot shelf under raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored above chorizo and tomatoes sauce inside reach in cooler. Employee stored shell eggs on bottom shelf next to raw chicken and under ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at stove red beans (129F - Hot Holding); beef soup (130F - Hot Holding) According to manager prepared 2.5 hours ago. Cook turn stove on to reheat red beans and beef soup to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose cleaning and sanitizer no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with salt, flour and sugar no labeled. Manager labeled containers with content name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Between wall and pipe. Employee stored knife properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer next to baking oven at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at storage area behind dish machine containers with salt and rice, stored on the floor. And in walk in cooler buckets with peeled potatoes and oranges stored on the floor. Employee stored all food containers six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hinges on chest freezer lid broken Chest freezer next to baking oven at storage area **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sanpocho Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sanpocho Restaurant on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sanpocho Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sanpocho Restaurant.
How does Sanpocho Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sanpocho Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sanpocho Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sanpocho Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sanpocho Restaurant 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 Sanpocho Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sanpocho Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants