Sabores Bakery

12720 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2022, Sabores Bakery has 11 inspections in the public record. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.

Sabores Bakery's latest score of 39 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Container of beans in reach-in cooler in storage room temping 67F. Beans have been in cooler overnight.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several unlabeled spray bottles containing sanitizer on lower prep table next to clean coffee mugs. Operator relocated sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Container of beans in reach-in cooler in storage room temping 67F. Beans have been in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese in glass reach-in cooler near cooks line. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Desserts in front counter cooler not date marked. Operator marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified on menu. Corrected all menu's during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Bulb inside hot holding unit for empanadas and chicharron.
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several uncovered pans of pastries in reach-in coolers and freezers throughout.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable make-table cooler, and toaster oven stored in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
39
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added both water lines not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on reach-in freezer door in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable make-table cooler, dish machine and toaster oven stored in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers containing sugar and flour on shelf in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two way splitter added both water lines not secured. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The only handwashing sink in kitchen is there but the pipe is removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable make-table cooler, dish machine and toaster oven stored in dry storage area. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers containing sugar and flour on shelf in dry storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse, cellphone, healing ointment and other personal items on prep table at back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bulk container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooks line in water temping 109F. Operator placed utensils on stove top to increase water temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation on reach-in freezer door in storage area. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
52
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over caramel sauce. 2 door reach in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager came during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in front
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher not working. Using triple sink to wash and sanitize
14-11-5
43
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tripe and raw shell eggs over unwashed produce in tall reach in cooler at storage area. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bags used to store dough, in small reach in cooler in kitchen and tall reach in cooler at storage area. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on opposite side of splitter. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped raw pooled eggs at 67F, per operator were sitting on the counter since 5am. Issued stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Temped raw pooled eggs at 67F, per operator were sitting on the counter since 5am **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal cup for coffee stored in handwashing sink by coffee station. Operator took out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen by door to hallway. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Quesitos, guava quesitos, and cream filled pastry on pastry display case. Provided printed copy. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled, at front counter. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching powdered sugar, at prep table of kitchen. Scoop handle touching cheese in glass door cooler. Operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water in glass door cooler in kitchen. Observed employee cup on prep counter by microwave. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clear cups stored under paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink by coffee station. **Warning**
25-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Black wiping cloth at coffee station by front counter. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled at coffee station by front counter. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag next to clean plastic containers at bottom of prep table with microwave. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen handling food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
16
Jun 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Display case for hot holding and room temperature display case with out time marking for less than 2 hours.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment needs chlorine test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink, operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts in display case without date marking. Employee date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich prep reach in cooler from kitchen
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt bin without labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Back hallway, observed floor in disrepair
36-10-4
50
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese and ham bread roll (101F - Hot Holding); blood sausage cooked (100F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours. Advised operator to utilize time as public health control form. Provided and completed with operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided a copy during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches, cakes and mousses from display case. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to kitchen hand wash sink **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Removed from ice and placed on the hook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink before entering the kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container by coffee station **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Hallway floor **Warning**
36-10-4
33
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Paola and Xiomara working since 10/2023 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen by hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen double door cooler, handle broken. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back hallway that goes to the bathroom and pastry kitchen, floor tiles in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Omelette station cold holding unit and back prep cooler by fryers **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
74
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
25
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over soup in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food prep employee cracked eggs and continued cooking with out changing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area back area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Inside bucket **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
35
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. - oatmeal 98F held out for 3 hours operator will reheat product to 165F to restart cooling process **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - operator replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -manager removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - employee drink stored with establishment items - operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled reach in cooler gasket - employee cleaned gaskets **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - to go forks - employee inverted forks **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabores Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabores Bakery on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabores Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sabores Bakery.

How does Sabores Bakery compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Sabores Bakery most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Sabores Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sabores Bakery have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sabores Bakery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sabores Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabores Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.