Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOHO/ FLAME MEDITERRANEAN

19004 NE 29 AVE · AVENTURA · Dade County · FL 33180

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3660576
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13627258
DBPR license2323073

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food containers of cut vegetables. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Observed establishment installed stem table on front counter and unapproved buffet in dining room lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from potential contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink in kitchen area not accessible for employee use at all times due to strainer stored inside. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Observed Operator conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw chicken and raw beef without an HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Advised manager before continuing to engage in activity a HACCP plan is required. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Observed establishment has added a buffet line with no sneeze guard. Currently buffet line is made up of tables and chafing dishes with lids and utensils exposed. Buffet is located in dining room. No plan review submitted and approved. Advised manager establishment Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Provided packet to manager. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler (salad station) gaskets torn **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between prep sink and wall. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-36-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Observed raw chicken and raw beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-07-23: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.