SANPOCHO RESTAURANT

Name: SANPOCHO RESTAURANT
Address: 901-25 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33130, US
Rating: 45.7

901-25 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33130

License #2318204

🫔 Latin American ℹ️

45.7 Grade F / 100

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September 10, 2026 · 13 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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SANPOCHO RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 45.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 89 total violations — 16 critical, 21 major, 52 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of dust.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (82F - Hot Holding). Operator started reheating.
[14-01-5] Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside raw chicken located inside reach in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed oil bucket stored on the floor next to fryer. Operator removed.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat arepa.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pansa being thawed in an improper manner. Coached person in charge.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 96F under white rice station. Operator removed.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler located next to three compartment sink.
[25-05-4] Observed Single-service stored on the floor at dry storage area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen prep area and ware washing area.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of easy off stored next to fryer. Operator removed.
[16-23-4] Observed Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile throughout kitchen and ware washing area not smooth and easily cleaned.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots at ware washing area drying shelf not inverted.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches one on the floor under coffee machine and another at dry storage next warewashing area.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation wear bracelets and watches.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair at front counter kitchen area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at bottom of rear exit.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of peeled potatoes stored on the floor of walk in cooler.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on oven hand,e at kitchen area.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on October 1st, 2025.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the floor front counter of kitchen area.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Juan Sebastian Polania Olaya manager certification expired on 11-11-25.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a large metal bowl soiled with carbon buildup at warewashing area drying shelf.
[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 more than four employees without a certified food manager present.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed by second walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling with water damage by ware washing area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by prep area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container with peeled potatoes on floor at walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer by prep area and walk in freezer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items inside reach in freezer and walk in cooler not covered.
[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 0ppm), coached operator on correct procedures, operator added chlorine. Final reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed potatoes inside thank you bag at walk in cooler by dishwasher area.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed old food residue inside hand washing sink by prep area.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing by prep area. Operator replaced container.
[53B-14-5] 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 David certification expired on 2024.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of orange stored on floor by kitchen entrance. Observed oil container stored on floor next to fryers at cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at front counter.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ribs stored inside thank you bag at walk in freezer.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork belly inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ribs (59F - Cold Holding) on top preparation table, as per operator for approximately 1 hour prior. Operator placed ribs inside oven to start cooking.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed server washing her hands inside 3 compartment sink. Coached employee on correct procedures.
[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 white rice inside walk in cooler by 3 compartment sink with no date marking, as per operator for more than 24 hours prior.
[53B-14-5] 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 employees David Montiel certificate expired on 03-15-24 and Sebastian Polania certificate expired on 04-23-24.

Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler in prep area torn.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach-in cooler and table by cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler #2 soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood system above grill soiled.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect observed in warewashing area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat oranges in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables in walk-in-cooler #2. Also, raw chicken stored above ready to eat plantains in reach-in cooler in prep area. Operator removed fish and chicken to properly store.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (58F - Cold Holding) in fridge across from front service area. Operator stated the milk was left out during lunch. Operator stated milk will stay in fridge to chill. Also, ambient temperature of shelled eggs (66F - Cold Holding); sliced white cheese (70F - Cold Holding) on shelf across from grill on cookline. Discussed and distributed paperwork for using TPHC to operator. Operator putting items on Time today.
[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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make station on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in bar area used to store glass cleaner brushes. Operator removed brushes from hand wash sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator replenished paper towels.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sinks near ice machine. Operator replenished soap.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near triple sink in back kitchen and also next to large ice machine in back area. Employee labeled spray bottle of cleaner.