What is Fonda Sabaneta's health inspection score?

Fonda Sabaneta has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Fonda Sabaneta last inspected?

Fonda Sabaneta was last inspected on October 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Fonda Sabaneta have?

Fonda Sabaneta has 74 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Fonda Sabaneta safe to eat at?

Fonda Sabaneta has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Fonda Sabaneta serve?

Fonda Sabaneta serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Fonda Sabaneta

Name: Fonda Sabaneta
Address: 1101 SW 8 ST, Miami, 33130
Rating: 77

1101 SW 8 ST, Miami

Last Inspected: 10/17/2025

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American•Brickell

Ranked #163 of 438 in BrickellBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Oct 17, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

12x

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-13 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1101 SW 8 ST, Miami, FL 33130

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

May 2023

1 inspections

7 high priority

8 intermediate

6 basic

Sep 2025

2 inspections

23 intermediate

15 basic

Sep

Oct 2025

2 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Food-Licensing Inspection3 Routine - Food2 Routine

Oct 25

Food-Licensing Inspection InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (3)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Extension given, pending

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (1)

−10 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Extension given, pending

9 Med6 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−69 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−25 pts

02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (5)

−14 pts

13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails(3x)−6
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−69 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

14 Med9 Basic

23 total2 risk factors

12/100inspection score

−100 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−50 pts

02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(5x)−25
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (6)

−20 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails(4x)−8
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean(2x)−4
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−100 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 23

Routine Inspection

7 High8 Med6 Basic

21 total

0/100inspection score

−156 pts

High Priority (13)

−130 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08DBPR violation code 08−10
11DBPR violation code 11−10
11DBPR violation code 11−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

14DBPR violation code 14−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

27Building not maintained in good repair−2
40Dumpster area not clean−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2

Base deductions−156 pts

Nov 22

Routine Inspection

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

32Light bulbs not properly shielded−2

Base deductions−37 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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