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CAFE SONIA

21100 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33189 · 786-227-9139

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338461
Grade history
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside the hand wash sink. Operator removed them.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handle soiled at the front counter.
Basic/23-24-4
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.
Basic/13-07-4
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at the front label.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
High priority/03B-01-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
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.
Basic/12B-13-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils stored not inverted next to the hand wash sink.
Basic/25-06-4
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.