SONAPA GRILLE
3406 ATLANTIC AVE, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386-402-8647
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw ground beef stored over raw lamb in "grill" reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator educated employee, employee removed gloves, washed his hands, and replaced gloves
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -unpackaged raw chicken stored over bread and flatbread in stand-up reach-in freezer, employee reorganized reach-in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw steak stored over cooked ribs in "grill" reach-in cooler, operator reorganized
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw ground beef stored over raw lamb in "grill" reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
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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. -unpackaged raw chicken stored over raw tuna in stand-up reach-in freezer, employee reorganized reach-in freezer
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to ice machine blocked by glass racks, operator relocated
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dry goods containers -industrial fan over cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -heavy cream and buttermilk in walk-in cooler
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -glass door reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood over cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors of reach-in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. -meatballs, per operator produced today, employee labeled
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw meats over bread
Equipment in poor repair. - inside panel detaching from flip top door at salad cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - exterior door at dish station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - ceiling mounted fan dusty at cookline
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - floors worn at ware wash station
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
No soap provided at handwash sink. -women's bathroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink, operator reorganized
Exterior door has a gap at the left side that opens to the outside.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink across from entrance to walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -dishwasher
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in walk-in cooler, per operator opened more than 24 hours, employee dated
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in rear storage area
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator replaced
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -operator sliced packages
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled, employee cleaned
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above drainboards next to dishwasher has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple white cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers stained
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Seared Tuna Salad on both physical and online menus
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls soiled in cookline area
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 3x, 0ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored with cooked ribs in reach-in cooler under grill, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple white cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers stained
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -Seared Tuna Salad on both physical and online menus
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf above triple sink, operator reorganized
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves above cookline have a light accumulation of food debris and grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls soiled in cookline area
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.