CAFE SONIA
21100 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33189 · 786-227-9139
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2025
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored outside at the front counter. As per operator less than 2 hours. Manager placed eggs inside walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed them.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled at the front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator is wearing bracelets at the time of the inspection.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at the front label.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above beef inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored outside at the front counter. As per operator less than 2 hours. Manager placed eggs inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (91 F - Hot Holding)next to coffee machine at the front. As per employee less than 1 hour. Also observed beef empanadas (118 F - Hot Holding); stuffed potatoes (128 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot box. Manager increased the temperature.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 opened water bottles inside the reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils stored not inverted next to the hand wash sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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