SONIA SEAFOOD BAIT AND TACKLE
7501 SW 8 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
9
Basic
15
Total
29
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pots that are clean stored on floor on kitchen area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above dishes in kitchen area. Observed bag stored above warewash area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer swai on floor.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash outside of refuse area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in back prep area. Observed at hand sink in bar.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers in establishment.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in warewash area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving spoons at waiter table located in establishment.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus in prep sink in standing water.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10-2024. **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed avocados. Operator moved on site. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork shoulder stored above raw swai filet. Operator moved on site. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last day of sale.
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef cooking fish and no knowledge of proper temperature for completed product. Inspector went over process with chef. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen. Observed soiled shelves in warewash area where clean dishes are stored.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand sink in ware wash area. Observed items in hands ink at bar. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in back prep area. Observed at hand sink in bar.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in back prep area.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
- 02C-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 in walk in cooler flan with no label. As per operator, dessert was made 2 days prior.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in bar area with no label. Observed in warewash area spray bottle with no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 29 total violations (5 high priority, 9 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed door handle of microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cooler in kitchen entrance soiled Gaskets. Observed soiled hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed gaskets in reach in next to kitchen entrance and hood system soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed torn foil on shelves in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed rust in cooler on shelves. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed soiled walls in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed no soap at hand sink **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored and where pots are for cooking food. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of microwave. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of limes on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to steam table utensils in water at 80F. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cooler in kitchen entrance soiled Gaskets. Observed soiled hood system. **Warning**
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler rust. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no label. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in warewash area, no food contact. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked fish broth. Observed raw shell eggs above fresh herbs. Observed raw dish croquettes above fresh lettuce; all in walk in cooler. Operator had associate move for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steaks cooked to customer preference with no mark. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of water stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler, located at the dining room. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at wine area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells eggs over bags of lime stored inside walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cut ham stored inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located at front counter.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at dishwasher area. During the inspection employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at dishwasher area. During the callback inspection employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 2 hand sink with no hot water, located at front counter. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).