FONDA SABANETA

Name: FONDA SABANETA
Address: 10855 SW 72 ST STE 47, MIAMI, FL, 33173, US
Rating: 55.4

10855 SW 72 ST STE 47, MIAMI, FL 33173

License #2323122

55.4 Grade F / 100

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FONDA SABANETA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 13 critical, 4 major, 50 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 10, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board across from reach in freezer at front counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to hand sink on cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of reach in cooler in prep area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At prep area.
[33-31-5] Unused equipment on the premises. Observed broken unused ice machine stored inside kitchen.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over soup inside standing reach in cooler in prep area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of reach in cooler in prep area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white standing reach in freezer with heavy ice buildup on cook line.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at prep area.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair in kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in prep area.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw whole snapper stored over unwashed plantains inside standing reach in cooler in prep area.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage and broken throughout kitchen and prep areas.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep area.
[33-31-5] Unused equipment on the premises. Observed broken unused ice machine stored inside kitchen.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of reach in cooler in prep area.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees. (Olga, Massiel, Samantha, Yessica, Ela, Darwin).
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of reach in cooler in prep area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board across from reach in freezer at front counter.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage and broken throughout kitchen and prep areas.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at prep area.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw whole snapper stored over unwashed plantains inside standing reach in cooler in prep area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to hand sink on cook line.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At prep area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over soup inside standing reach in cooler in prep area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white standing reach in freezer with heavy ice buildup on cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair in kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in prep area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 4 cases of eggs stored at room temperature in kitchen area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board across from reach in freezer at front counter.
[33-31-5] Unused equipment on the premises. Observed broken unused ice machine stored inside kitchen.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches inside of broken unused ice machine inside prep area. Operator cleaned ice machine and called company to pick up ice machine. No other vermin activity observed during inspection.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/1/2025.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at prep area.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cellphone then changed gloves and began preparing customer order without washing hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over soup inside standing reach in cooler in prep area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed white standing reach in freezer with heavy ice buildup on cook line.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for all employees. (Olga, Massiel, Samantha, Yessica, Ela, Darwin).
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of reach in cooler in prep area.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at prep area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee grab raw steak then touch clean utensils and plates without changing gloves and washing hands.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw whole snapper stored over unwashed plantains inside standing reach in cooler in prep area.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage and broken throughout kitchen and prep areas.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At prep area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of eggs and limes stored on floor in kitchen.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair in kitchen area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in prep area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of reach in cooler in prep area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to hand sink on cook line.

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