Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE

2393 W 78 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322481
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341734
DBPR license2331836

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed croissants in thank you bags located at reach in cooler located in the cafeteria area. Operator removed croissants from thank you bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chorizo, operator placed chorizo over raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler located behind the front counter. Operator separated items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at preparation area behind front counter partake in different task without changing gloves. Instructed employee to change gloves before starting new task, employee removed gloves washed hands and placed new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponges stored inside handsink at cafeteria area.

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, chicken and beef not date marked, as per operator prepared on previous day. Operator placed date marked on items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler and reach in freezer located behind the front counter.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the kitchen area.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build in reach in freezer located next to main kitchen.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach coolers located at cafeteria area and preparation area behind front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.