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SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE

3435 NW 7 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3503522
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8893210
DBPR license2334116

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 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

#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 chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (55F – Cold Holding); potatoes salad (50F – Cold Holding); flan (54F – Cold Holding) I located at the front line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (88F – Hot Holding); ribs (107F – Hot Holding); fish (113F – Hot Holding); cooked boniato (88F – Hot Holding); cooked shrimp (103F – Hot Holding) in steam table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Also observed beans (122F – Hot Holding); soup (107F – Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (110F – Hot Holding); rice (122F – Hot Holding) in hot holding box, for less than 4 hours as per operator.Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jorge Martinez date expired 1/18/23. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Clorox, degreaser with no label. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitation step, instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located next to three compartment sink at the front kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen pork, frozen beef in the kitchen area at room temperature. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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