SERGIO'S RESTAURANT
8807 SW 107 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33176
License #2333825
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →SERGIO'S RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.4 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 January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 49 total violations — 13 critical, 4 major, 32 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 21, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 6 critical, 1 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (51F - Cold Holding) next to cook line, as per operator for one hour. Operator placed product directly inside ice bath for rapid cooling.
- [06-09-1] 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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork chop inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line across from sandwich station.
- [29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at soda gun near entrance to bar.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 77F next to steam table. Operator removed water.
- [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 raw mahi completely thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside reach in cooler drawers at cook line.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at kitchen entrance. Operator removed bucket.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels on prep tables throughout establishment.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at back prep area.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with deep cut marks at sandwich station.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed parsley stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in back prep area.
- [22-41-4] 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 Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replaced and primed machine for final concentration Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (110F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line. Observed reach in freezer in disrepair near steam table, not in use.
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