SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE
3435 NW 7 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 16-13-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitation step, instructed operator regarding the ware washing procedure. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding gaskets in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding gaskets in disrepair **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: iate - 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 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Warning
- 16-13-5: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
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hot holding gaskets in disrepair. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Warning
- 31B-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
- 06-01-5: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
- 08A-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
- 03A-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
- 03B-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
- 53A-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
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning
- 53B-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
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with Clorox, degreaser with no label. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket near cook line torn.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no drip container in back cook line area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observe hood filters at cook line soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in freezer wall soiled. Operator wiped down. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed hot tamales at the steam table uncovered. Operator covered products. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (125F - Hot Holding) and mash potatoes (128F - Hot Holding) at the hot box. Operator began to reheat products. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling in walk in cooler soiled. Operator will clean. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: throughout kitchen.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yanet Martinez 2/22/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-03: Operator will take in mid-May. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/3/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling in walk in cooler soiled. Operator will clean. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable: throughout kitchen.. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: cut papya not stored correctly in walk in freezer. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Operator obtained sign and will post. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in butcher area. Operator will paint. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef at kitchen 28 F. Operator will prep, for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Tamales at buffet line not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched lips and face, did not wash hands. Operator educated employee and they washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One at triple sink. Operator terminated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad (70F - Cold Holding) on buffet, in shallow pan. Operator was educated on using a deep pan to get tuna salad in cold holding area. Operator discarded tuna salad. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yanet Martinez 2/22/24 Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: Plastic container stored in sink in main kitchen . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator obtained and posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/1/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 2023.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a hat. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between preparation tables. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket tour at the pizza station. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef inside the reach in cooler not covered.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a container with rice without lid next to the grill area. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above uncovered cooked beef.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tamales at 122° F inside the steam box at the front counter. Employee increased the temperature and add hot water to the steam box. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection. Operator placed one. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-01-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Observed metal stored inside the hand wash sink employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 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 food stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2024 revealed 13 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).