SABORES LATINOS

Name: SABORES LATINOS
Address: 860 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33139, US
Rating: 55.2

860 WASHINGTON AVE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139

License #2331501

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55.2 Grade F / 100

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SABORES LATINOS in MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 33 total violations — 8 critical, 5 major, 20 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 20, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 5 critical, 4 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed reach-in refrigerator in the lobby, located below the beer guns, was malfunctioning; because an open container of commercially Ranch dressing was being stored inside the unit, a stop sale was issued.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed roasting equipment stored inside the mop sink. Operator removed the equipment. Equipment needs to be washed and sanitized before use.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Roasting equipment obstructs the hand sink located next to the cooking line.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/25.
[29-34-4] Observed Vacuum breaker broken at mop sink inside kitchen area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger on top of an open container with ready to eat sausage.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at handwashing sink located at kitchen entrance.
[35B-06-4] Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed a bug zapper on top of prep table at right side of kitchen entrance.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed During the inspection, the drawer gaskets beneath the griddle were found to be torn. Additionally, the reach-in refrigerator in the lobby, located below the beer guns, was malfunctioning; because an open container of commercially Ranch dressing was being stored inside the unit, a stop sale was issued.
[16-55-4] Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the low-temperature, bleach-sanitizing machine with an empty bleach bucket. Per the operator, the machine is broken. I advised them to stop using it and set up a three-compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed inside kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pans no inverted at clean equipment rack located next to three compartment sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty drawer gaskets under the griddle, as well as greasy residue on the walls near the cooking line and the three-compartment sink. Also observed fans at cooking line soiled with grease.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed raw ground beef inside non food grade bags stored at reach in cooler across cooking line.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher machine.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher soiled with dust.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several container with marinated beef and sauces with no labels. As per operator prepared the day before.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed Multiple structural openings/punctures were observed in the following locations: the wall of the kitchen that goes to the outside door, the dry storage area, and the upper section of the primary cooking line adjacent to the exhaust hood.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers at cook line.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 200 plusppm). Operator discarded sanitizer solution.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed juice bottles stored on floor at front counter.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles by cook line.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided to operator via email.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (112F - Hot Holding) on top of grill at cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (52F - Cold Holding) at cook line drawers. Advised manager to place items inside reach in cooler across cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.

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