SERGIO'S

Name: SERGIO'S
Address: 1640 NW 87 AVE, DORAL, FL, 33172, US
Rating: 0

1640 NW 87 AVE, DORAL, FL 33172

License #2333956

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 8, 2026 · 14 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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SERGIO'S in DORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 114 total violations — 24 critical, 14 major, 76 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored over cur lemon used for customer orders, staff provided a cleaned sanitized bucket and placed it in.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzles soiled, staff cleaned it and sanitized it.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing unit at bar area and not paper towel , staff provided new roll.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed handwashing unit at end of cook line.
[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 chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at window area at 0ppm, staff provided new sanitizer solution gallon, primed and retested machine at 100 ppm.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed plantains at walk in cooler, staff relocated eggs to the bottom shelf.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing unit blocked by food cart, staff relocated food cart.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing unit at bar and not soap, staff provided new soap container.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at west side exterior exit door.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled and cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed handwashing unit at bar area, staff provided a new sign.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed severa squeeze bottles at cook line not labeled.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[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 mahi portions thawing in commercially ROP packaging, instructed staff to removed it and coached in proper thawing ROP package fish.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable at kitchen line.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door exit
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed several cooling units in the kitchen line.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quad sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm by front window area, staff provided new bucket solution retested at 200ppm.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); chicken potato salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per management waiting for less than 4 hours, products relocated to reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (132F - Hot Holding) at hot box next to coffee machine, as per management baked for less than two hours, manager instructed staff to reheat it to 165°f and raise temperature of holding box to maintain proper hot holding temperature.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[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 container of tuna salad and chicken salad not date marked st reach in cooler unit by front counter, staff proceeded to labeled it.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[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 mahi-mahi portions at reach in cooler at cook line not removed from ROP package, as per chef for less than two hours, Jeff removed portion from ROP package, staff was coach on proper thawing process for ROP fish products.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at salad flip top cooler area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at small reach in freezer at cook line
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at rear door exit at end of cooking line.
[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 front counter chlorine sanitizer dishwasher machine at 0ppm, instructed staff to use other machines in the establishment until the unit is repaired.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef steak (56F - Cold Holding) at drawer reach in cooler at cook line, as per manager for less than 4 hours. Manager requested staff to place bags of ice in top and bottom of the drawer for rapid cooling.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquettes (121F - Hot Holding) at hot box front line, as per manager for less than two hours, staff voluntarily discarded the product.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles area soiled.
[02D-02-4] Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed two pack of smoked salmon out of original package not labeled, staff label it.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled all throughout the kitchen preparation area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ac vent return over ice machine area, also at warewashing station.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout kitchen working areas reach in cooler preparation tables.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs in use stored at side rack touching not sanitized surface at front counter window station. Staff removed tongs and placed it inside dishwasher.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets all throughout reach in cooler units at kitchen cooking line and preparation area. Observed Walk-in cooler fan dusted
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler across from ice machine.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ripen plantains bags thawing at room temperature , temperature 29°F. Coached staff on proper thawing methods, and plantains were move to reach in cooler.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed yellow rice( as per chef cook day prior) (57F) at reach in cooler next to ice machine.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling yellow rice with bare hands, employee was coached to not handle food with bare hands and was coached on bare hand contact policies, rice was discarded.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes at kitchen line reach in cooler. Staff relocated the eggs to the bottom rack.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yellow rice( as per chef cook day prior) (57F) at reach in cooler next to ice machine at kitchen area. Staff removed and discarded the rice.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pizza conveyor oven with accumulated food debris. Observed can opener blade soiled at preparation table at kitchen line, staff removed the can opener and washed it.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray stored inside handwashing sink at bar area. Staff relocated the tray to drying rack.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed RIF with soiled door handles in kitchen line.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside RIF kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above ice machine kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed stored purse inside SS container storage bin. Staff removed item.
[14-11-5] Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair ( reach in cooler in front of the cook line) .
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed inside WIC.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice containers seating on floor by ice machine. Staff removed containers from the floor.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle touching black bean and corn at prep table kitchen area. Staff removed it.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing HWS sign at women restroom used by employees.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside RIC by coffee station kitchen area. Staff dried and cleaned unit.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing bucket seat in on floor by prep line inside kitchen. Manager moved it immediately.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observe ice tray for serving ice water uncovered next sink at serving area. Manager covered ice bin.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling clean glassware after handling dirty dishes without washing hands. Employee was coached and washed his hands correctly.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing/ in disrepair at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter and vacuum breaker in disrepair.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed rolling toaster at kitchen line with build up grease and food debris.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine located near cook line.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine exterior soiled. Operator wiped down immediately.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle located across cook line with soil residue. Operator wiped down.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchens ceiling tiles soiled.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hat or hairnet engaged in food prep. Employee put on hat.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor located at the cook line soiled with food debris. Operator broomed and mopped floor immediately.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed two ice buckets on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed immediately.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Operator wiped down immediately.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed heat lamps near cook line soiled.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed plastic containers near dry rack station with old labels. Operator removed immediately.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers located across cook line soiled with food residue.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed plastic bin full of plantains not covered inside walk in cooler. Operative placed lid immediately.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth located near cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator removed immediately.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing oil and sauces at the cook line not labeled. Operator placed labels immediately.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance at ice machine in kitchen
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at front coffee station at ambient temperature of 50F with tuna salad and ham and cheese sandwiches inside.
[14-11-5] Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed at the coffee station front area.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in cooler and wall at a. Operator removed knives
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at room temperature at coffee station next to drive thru. Operator removed water.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lids of dumpsters.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed pan of raw pork chops not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered food.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and salt not labeled next to ware washing area. Operator placed labels on containers.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.Observed employee touched his hair with gloves and engaged in food preparation without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee was instructed and washed his hands correctly.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed coffee cups are not bring sanitized as evidence of DM at the front with chlorine sanitizer of 0 ppm.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green peppers in non food grade plastic bag at kitchen ( shopping carry out market bags ) reach in cooler. Employee placed in food grade wrap.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed green peppers in non food grade plastic bag at kitchen reach in cooler. Employee placed in food grade wrap.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sandwich de Miga (50F - ambient cooling ); tuna salad (50F - ambient cooling ) all at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator sandwiches de Miga were there over night, and tuna salad from 7:04 am today .
[03D-06-5] Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed Sandwich de Miga (50F - ambient cooling ); tuna salad (50F - ambient cooling ) all at reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator sandwiches de Miga were there over night, and tuna salad from 7:04 am today .
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris at cookline. Observed ice dispenser at drive thru soiled with mold like substance.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to cook-line.