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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 dateJanuary 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3433859
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722885
DBPR license2337463

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer 3 compartment sink at 0ppm, coached staff on proper sanitizer methods, staff added chlorine tested at 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mayonnaise container, staff removed eggs to bottom shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside next to rear door exit. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towel available at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Staff provided new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed new cooler installed on second floor mezzanine area for milk and vegetable storage, also a preparation table with 3 compartment sink and handwashing sink and dry storage racks. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed not soap available at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink. Staff refilled the supply. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed ice machine-bin with rust spot **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO tanks unsecured by ice cream chest freezer front counter n **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pot and pans stored on soiled rack at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. O no two containers with old label at reach in cooler front counter, staff removed old labels from containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on the floor next to front counter 3 compartment sink, staff moved buckets to rack under preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
3 observation(s)

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