Santo Dulce III

8455 Nw 53 St, Doral, FL 33166

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Santo Dulce III stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Santo Dulce III squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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 Dailimar Garcia.

53B-14-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside sprinkles container. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 80°F by reach in freezer. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on reach in cooler.

21-12-4

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

05-08-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cups and lids stored inside hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Quaternary Test Kit. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon powder and sugar containers unlabeled in MFDV. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on MFDV floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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 scoop handle touching color candies. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops in standing water at 80°F in MFDV. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed wooden forks faces up on reach in cooler. Operator stored forks faces down. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Santo Dulce III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Santo Dulce III on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Santo Dulce III compare to other restaurants in Doral?

Santo Dulce III most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Doral average of 74.

Has Santo Dulce III's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Santo Dulce III have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Santo Dulce III 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 Santo Dulce III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Santo Dulce III is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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