Sergio's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Sergio's Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Sergio's Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Sergio's Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (129F - Hot Holding); black beans and rice (127F - Hot Holding). Operator started reheating to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (54F - Cold Holding); half chicken (51F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (52F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was placed less than an hour. Operator add iced bags. Observed raw beef (43F - Cold Holding); half chicken (41F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (43F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade basting brush used in coffee station in front counter. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep table across fryer.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting at dry equipment rack next to back exit door.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a 5 gallon of margarine stored on floor on front prep counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at front prep station not stored in sanitation solution.
21-12-4
55
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed imperial rice (102F - Hot Holding); tamales (127F - Hot Holding) at the steam table. As per operator, products were placed there less than an hour ago. Operator began to reheat to correct parameters. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust accumulation on dry rack shelves near ware washing area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush on coffee station being used to coffee machine on the front counter area.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade in back prep area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed fresh squeezed orange juice packaged onsite with no warning label near front counter. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-12-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container at the dry rack station cracked. Operator discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of margarine on the floor near to front prep station where the sliced machine is stored. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on the floor next to ice machine. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters near the front counter area soiled. Observed reaching freezer gasket near the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution. Operator placed inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing margarine, oil with no label. Operator add label to each squeeze bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal drink inside reaching freezer near to prep area. Operator remove the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
37
Jun 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-30: Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
74
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment building a new room for prep / ware washing. As per owner, plans have been submitted, awaiting approval. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed establishment has submitted plans and is under further review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
67
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass mug inside hand wash sink near coffee prep area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment building a new room for prep / ware washing. As per owner, plans have been submitted, awaiting approval.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on dry rack shelf for clean containers.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station.
14-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located near front counter prep station with soiled gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters at the cook line in front prep area with grease accumulation.
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles located at the cook line containing oil with no label. Operator labeled immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath white cutting board in the back cook line prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
55
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (50F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (50F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager since previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serves eggs and burgers not linked to consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handsink located at dishwashing area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment making a bathroom with no plans being submitted.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handsink located at dishwashing area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with pork belly not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed throughout the reach in coolers at kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink located at dishwashing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
33
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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 container of cooked tamales not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed container of cooked tamales not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing at storage near warehouse washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Tiles missing at storage near warehouse washing area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris at sandwich preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris at sandwich preparation area. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris at kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door opened during inspection at back storage area. Manager closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed screen door opened during inspection at back storage area. **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with black substance at preparation walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed walls soiled with black substance at preparation walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 5 thawed raw salmon and 8 thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in freezer. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed hashed browns (67F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at single door preparation cooler at back cook line. As per employee, for approximately 1 hour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed tamales (91F - Reheating) at front counter. As per employee, product began reheating more than 2 hours prior. Manager increased unit temperature. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed server handle soiled plates and then washed hands without soap for less than 20 seconds at preparation sink at server's station. **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware how to calibrate probe thermometer. Observed manager unaware of maximum cold holding temperature. Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed glass racks stored in front of hand sink at server station. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked tamales not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing at storage near warehouse washing area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooking utensils stored inside water at 91 F. Employee took container and utensils to remove water and wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside single door preparation cooler at back cook line and standing single door reach in cooler at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slicer guard soiled with old food debris at sandwich preparation area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Interior of oven has accumulation of old food debris at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door opened during inspection at back storage area. Manager closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with black substance at preparation walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5
26
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ham (46F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, product was prepared on the previous day. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ham (72F - Cooling) at reach in cooler drawers at front line. As per employee, product was prepared more than 2 hours prior. Employee took product to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook begin preparing bread at front cook line, no hand wash. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw whole chicken stored inside non food grade bags at walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef patty (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at reach in cooler drawers at front cook line. As per manager, for 1 hour. Employees placed bags of ice on top of products. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Cold Holding) at single door reach in cooler at server's station. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Observed sliced turkey (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at sandwich area. As per employee for less than 1 hour. employee placed bags of ice on top of products. Observed pancake batter (80F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at front cook line. Employee voluntarily discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (112F - Hot Holding) at hot box at back storage area. As per manager, for approximately 30 minutes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation sink at cook line soiled with old food debris. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized sink. Observed cutting board with stains at front cook line. Employee removed cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line and preparation room. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl stored inside container of sugar. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed a,Binet temperature at reach in cooler drawers at 58F and 60F at reach in cooler at sandwich area.
14-74-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in coolers at both cook lines and reach in cooler at server's station. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Observed hole in screen at back storage area. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods and filters soiled with accumulated grease at both cook lines. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance at preparation room across from cook line. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
23
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed at front cook line. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing. Provided hand washing hand out. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); rice (48F - Cold Holding) at standing reach in cooler at kitchen. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. Employees placed items inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (117F - Hot Holding) at warming cabinet at kitchen. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 400ppm. Manager took solution to replenish. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed cutting boards at front cook line with stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for soufflés at front counter. Provided written procedures via email to manager.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at front cook line.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at kitchen. Observed ceiling soiled with dust at front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on preparation table. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed inside walk in freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at preparation coolers at front cook line and standing unit at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays at kitchen and front line not inverted. Manager inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
27
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 2023-02-16: 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 **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed oven at back cook line soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Observed oven at back cook line soiled with accumulated food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at back cook line. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at back cook line. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at front cook line. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at preparation cooler at front cook line and reach in cooler at beverage station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at preparation cooler at front cook line and reach in cooler at beverage station. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with accumulated grease at back cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Observed hood vents soiled with accumulated grease at back cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink at front cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink at front cook line. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm at front cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm. **Time Extended**
21-08-4
55
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine at 0ppm. Employee repositioned hose leading to chlorine solution. Final reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee water bottle stored inside ice used for customer beverages. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee, since the previous day. Employee took items to discard. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (62F - Cold Holding) at 1 door reach in cooler next to cook line. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Advised manager to remove items from double pan. Observed potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee, since the previous day. Employee took items to discard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (119F - Hot Holding) at warming cabinet across from cook line. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at walk in preparation cooler and ware washing area. Manager replenished soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located at beverage station and cook line. Manager replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open due to hose connected at hand sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in freezer shelves soiled with black substance. Employee removed debris. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed interior of reach in freezer at cook line soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located throughout kitchen and preparation areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty rack. Observed storage shelves containing clean metal containers soiled with black substance at dry storage area. Employee began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Located at employee bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at front cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at walk in freezer. Employee removed debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located at front sandwich preparation area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 83F. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at hot holding case at front counter area. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at reach in cooler drawers at front cook line and at reach in cooler near walk in preparation cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located throughout kitchen, preparation and ware washing areas. **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sergio's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sergio's Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sergio's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Sergio's Restaurant.
How does Sergio's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sergio's Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Sergio's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sergio's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sergio's 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 Sergio's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sergio's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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