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SONIA SEAFOOD BAIT AND TACKLE

7501 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3580662
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10772282
DBPR license2331453

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in warewash area, no food contact. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked fish broth. Observed raw shell eggs above fresh herbs. Observed raw dish croquettes above fresh lettuce; all in walk in cooler. Operator had associate move for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steaks cooked to customer preference with no mark. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of limes on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to steam table utensils in water at 80F. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**

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#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cooler in kitchen entrance soiled Gaskets. Observed soiled hood system. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler rust. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

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#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no label. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.