SONATA
5959 CENTRAL AVE STE 201, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 857-344-0579
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
APR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food ( milk )required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined in refrigerator. See stop sale. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded milk
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022027556 | May 19, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 | $160 |
| 3--2019049368 | Jun 10, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1941 EDGEWATER DR, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. 0 ppm chlorine - run two times. Breakfast attendant primed dish machine. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Reviewed with manager
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with grease from Saturday's work.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1941 EDGEWATER DR, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
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. Milk in refrigerator opened last Friday. Employee date marked milk.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored in shelf next to food in kitchen. Employee relocated item
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled inside cabinet at buffet under table top reach in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( refrigerator) with food to be served to customers. Employee placed drink in a designated employee storage container
Aug 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1941 EDGEWATER DR, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food ( milk )required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined in refrigerator. See stop sale. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded milk
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 refrigerator not date marked and manager unsure when it was opened. See stop sale Manager discarded milk
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen next to two compartment sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times. Manager removed containers from inside hand wash sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian Mueller does not have certified food manager training. Certified food manager Sheryl is current
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee purchased the bleach for ware washing during the inspection
Person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with manager the Big 6 and employee policy
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Shelves soiled with food debris in kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1941 EDGEWATER DR, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Sep 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 1941 EDGEWATER DR, Clearwater — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. 0 ppm chlorine when run two times-employee set up two sinks plus a plastic tub to wash rinse and sanitize dishes
Food-contact surfaces( plastic containers, metal pans) not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Employee washed and rinsed containers but did not sanitize containers Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee placed containers in dish machine. Dish machine not sanitizing
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -- butter packets 49-51 F F in refrigerator on the door area 47 F yogurt, 47 F hard boiled eggs- no temperatures taken this morning - person in charge discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter packets 49-51 F F in refrigerator on the door area - 47 F yogurt, 47 F hard boiled eggs in refrigerator-no temperatures taken this morning - person in charge discarded food
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 opened two days previously
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not test sanitization of dish machine to ensure proper sanitization
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to hand-wash sink exposed to splash.- employee relocated dishes to dish machine
Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. - open box of gloves stored under paper towel dispenser - employee relocated gloves
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