Puerto Sagua Rest
700 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Permanent Food Service · License 2302362
Its latest routine or complaint inspection began before our records, so we can't see what the inspector found on the first visit.
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitFollow-up to an earlier routine inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
12 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
More time given
At the first visitFixed on the spotRepeat violation
Observed raw shell eggs at reach in cooler at cook line stored over cut ham, employee removed eggs from reach in cooler.
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.
Basic10
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed a container of sugar at front counter not labeled properly.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed raw meat and cooked pork leg not covered at walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed raw meat a case of maduros stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed employee at kitchen area engaging in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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At the first visit
Observed large white cutting board next to can opener at kitchen area with deep mark and not easily cleaned.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed metal containers wet nesting at warewashing area shelf.
Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed at women's bathroom trash can without a lid.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed gap at screen door and dry storage and at ware washing area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed wall soiled with mold like substance in walk in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
At the first visit
Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food is prepared not smooth and easily cleaned.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.