Sanpocho Restaurant

901-25 SW 8 St, Miami, FL 33130 · Permanent Food Service · License 2318204

B
Grade B
Safety score 81 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 10, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 10 routine inspection
    3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 10 basic
    -19
  • Safety score81

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

13 violations found
  1. First visitSep 10, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    13 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 10 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.

      Observed fried rice (82°F - Hot Holding). Operator started reheating.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat arepa.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed spray bottle of easy off stored next to fryer. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic10

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed pansa being thawed in an improper manner. Coached person in charge.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed oil bucket stored on the floor next to fryer. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed spoon in standing water at 96°F under white rice station. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside raw chicken located inside reach in cooler.

      Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler located next to three compartment sink.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

      Observed Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

    • Code 25, Single-service items: Observed Single-service stored on the floor at dry storage area.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: 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.

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Observed in kitchen prep area and ware washing area.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food out of temperature1
Food properly thawed1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Single-service items1