SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE & MARKETPLACE
18005 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33157
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ware washing area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at cook line.
- 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 to operator via email.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled at cook line.
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some employees certifications by FRLA missing date of birth.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside next to rear door exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/2/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed ice machine-bin with rust spot Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO tanks unsecured by ice cream chest freezer front counter n Warning
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pot and pans stored on soiled rack at kitchen area. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation tables. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 16-46-4: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
- 21-38-4: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
- 22-42-4: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
- 08A-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
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside next to rear door exit. Warning
- 31B-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
- 51-16-7: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
- 31B-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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/2/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line gaskets soiled.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above ovens at cook line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line. Chef removed knife. Corrected On-Site
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of toaster has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. For unit at front counter, desserts.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at Front counter.
- 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 at front counter by steam table/ cook line little single containers with oil ( Chimichurri style) at 80°F.
- 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. Cook unable to answer questions related to cooling process.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer inside hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed a front counter small prepared bottles of juice without labels. According to operator the labels are already ordered.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
- 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 at reach in cooler at cook line containers with ceviche not labeled with date information.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/31/2024 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 5/31/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/31/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on the preparation table at cook line. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor next to the ovens at cook line. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled, at cook line. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer about 20 ppm. Employee added chlorine that brought solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site 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. At front counter observed french fries (99F - Hot Holding), as per employee for less than 1 hour, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled, located on prep table across from walk in cooler Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in the hand sink next tho the three compartment sink at cook line. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Boris Alvarez, Gabriel Tamayo, working for over 60 days not certified. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees bottled water stored with food served to the public, in the reach in cooler behind the soda cooler by the steam table. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In the ice bin located in the sandwich station . Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of freezer soiled located next to the fryer in the cook line. Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Chlorine sanitizer in the three compartment sink at 0 ppm. Instructed employee to sanitize all clean equipments not properly sanitized, employee adding sanitizer and sanitizing all previously cleaned equipment. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed chef washing hands with no soap Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef washing hands with the gloves on. Instead chef to remove gloves and properly wash hands in the hand wash sink. 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. In the steam table observed cooked shrimp (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork chunks (132F - Hot Holding); steamed pumpkin (129F - Hot Holding); smoked ribs (100F - Hot Holding); roasted chicken (112F - Hot Holding), manager stated that food was placed in the steam for less than 2 hours. Coached employee on proper hot holding temperature, employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed chef washing hands in the three compartment sink. 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink located in the ware washing area blocked by a soda cooler. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Phone: (305) 489-9987
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(547 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025