How many health inspections has SABOR EL NANO had?

SABOR EL NANO has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SABOR EL NANO ever been shut down?

No, SABOR EL NANO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SABOR EL NANO?

The most frequently cited violations at SABOR EL NANO are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

SABOR EL NANO

339 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SABOR EL NANO LLC · License: SEA2334117

SABOR EL NANO in Coral Gables, FL has 19 inspections on record with 154 total violations (8.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

19Inspections

154Violations

0Closures

Data current as of October 23, 2024

Inspection History (19)

Oct 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Jun 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

May 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Apr 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

May 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Nov 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Jun 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

Oct 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

SABOR EL NANO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SABOR EL NANO had?: SABOR EL NANO has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SABOR EL NANO ever been shut down?: No, SABOR EL NANO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SABOR EL NANO?: The most frequently cited violations at SABOR EL NANO are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: October 23, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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