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SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE & MARKETPLACE

18005 S DIXIE HWY · PALMETTO BAY · Dade County · FL 33157

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3609999
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13492739
DBPR license2337463

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#9High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 13 raw shell eggs stored on preparation tables. As pie employee eggs are left outside during the breakfast time. Employee placed raw shell eggs inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed raw shell eggs stored on preparation area, as per operator less than 35 minutes. Operator placed raw shell eggs inside reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48 F – Cold Holding) mozzarella (50 F – Cold Holding); and cooked chicken (50 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the grill in the kitchen area. As per employee food was placed around 10 am. All food was removed and placed inside the walk cooler. Also Observed tuna salad (49 F – Cold Holding ); Mac and ham salad (51 F – Cold Holding)at the front counter. As per employee food was placed less than 2 hours ago. Employee changed food to deeper trays. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed ham (54 F – Cold Holding) shredded mozzarella (48 F – Cold Holding); and white cheese (50 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the grill in the kitchen area, as per operator food was prepared 30 minutes ago. Operator moved food contained to walk in cooler to rapid chill. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed churrasco (112F – Hot Holding) and ribs (120 F – Hot Holding) at the steam table at the front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour. Also observed croquettes (120 F – Hot Holding)at the hot box at the front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed churrasco (123F – Hot Holding) and cooked pork (120 F – Hot Holding) cooked chicken (120 F – Hot Holding) and cooked rice (111 F – Hot Holding) at the steam table at the front counter, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved food containers to proceed to reheated. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed accumulation of hose connected at the time of the inspection underneath preparation table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at the red bucket stored inside the hand wash sink,coated by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed a sponge inside hand wash sink at dishwashing area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting table on preparation table in the kitchen no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic container wet nesting stored by the dishwasher machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed on lean containers. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler door gaskets torn. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed standing water at dishwashing area. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with water stored on the floor. Employee placed it at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed food stored on floor. Employee stored properly during call back. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the sandwich station. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Observed employee cleaning gaskets during call back. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in the ham container. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed old labels. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.