FONDA SABANETA

Name: FONDA SABANETA
Address: 8766 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL, 33174, US
Rating: 83.2

8766 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL 33174

License #2337349

83.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FONDA SABANETA in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 28 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 22 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on January 20, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside Cooler drawers: blood sauce (55F - Cold Holding) shredded mozzarella (54F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Opera placed products inside walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator started to properly rearranged.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed hanging from oven door handle at cook line. Opera removed the tongs.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer bottom next to fryers. Observed inside walk in freezer floor.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some have missing the date of birth and other missing the date it expires.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed heavy accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at bar.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on preparation table by stove. Operator removed the cup.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (33F) thawing in standing water inside service sink. Operator turned on cold running water.
[53A-05-6] 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 4+ food employees with CFM present on site. Manager arrived during inspection.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 black containers blocking the hand sink at kitchen area. Operator removed the items.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled next to dryers.
[01B-13-4] 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 3 mahi still inside ROP package inside walk in cooler. As per operator since the day before.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven door handle at front counter.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher stored inside hand sink at bar. Observed black container stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Operator removed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee on prep table across triple sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Observed seafood, raw chicken, raw beef stored on Walk in freezer floor. Observed limes stored on floor at front counter.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over avocados inside walk in cooler.
[53A-05-6] 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/ Manager arrived during inspection.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added chlorine, retest Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then engage with food preparation without taking gloves off and wash hands. Discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures. Employee proceded to take gloves off and wash hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold drawers: sausage (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding) inside cold drawers at cook line. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.

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