SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE & MARKETPLACE

Name: SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE & MARKETPLACE
Address: 18005 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETTO BAY, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 60.1

18005 S DIXIE HWY, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157

License #2337463

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60.1 Grade F / 100

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SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE & MARKETPLACE in PALMETTO BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 60 total violations — 13 critical, 10 major, 37 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled by the grill. Employee cleaned them.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lids broken in the kitchen area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of tomato sauce dented.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 containers with food stored on the floor. Manager removed them.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese and ham inside the reach in cooler. Employee placed raw shell eggs at the bottom.

Emergency order recommended
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on preparation table at kitchen area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside clean utensils on shelf at kitchen area.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed reuse empty tomato can use to dispense rice inside rice container at kitchen area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at dishwashing area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice pudding inside reach in cooler at front counter not dated marked.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of oil stored on the floor in front of service window at kitchen area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sunglasses stored on top of self above triple sink at front counter.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach spray bottle not labeled next to triple compartment sink at front counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside reach in cooler next to cook line area.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to cold area at front counter.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed 1employee engaged in food preparation touching hair and not washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to cold station at front counter.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with not beard guard. Employee put beard guard during inspection.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 35 flying insects flying all around front counter area and landing on preparation table at front counter. Also observed approximately 5 + flying insects flying and landing on top of preparation table and cleaned equipments at kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mozzarella Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (59F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside on the floor inside walk in freezer and ice cream freezer at front counter.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting table on preparation table in the kitchen no longer cleanable.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container wet nesting stored by the dishwasher machine.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at the red bucket stored inside the hand wash sink,coated by the 3 compartment sink.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with water stored on the floor. Employee placed it at least 6 inches off the floor.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in the ham container.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the sandwich station. Employee cleaned them.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed accumulation of hose connected at the time of the inspection underneath preparation table.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48 F - Cold Holding) mozzarella (50 F - Cold Holding); and cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the grill in the kitchen area. As per employee food was placed around 10 am. All food was removed and placed inside the walk cooler. Also Observed tuna salad (49 F - Cold Holding ); Mac and ham salad (51 F - Cold Holding)at the front counter. As per employee food was placed less than 2 hours ago. Employee changed food to deeper trays.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed churrasco (112F - Hot Holding) and ribs (120 F - Hot Holding) at the steam table at the front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour. Also observed croquettes (120 F - Hot Holding)at the hot box at the front counter. As per employee less than 1 hour.

Warning Issued
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and soup base not identified in the kitchen area.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice container by the sandwich station. Employee removed the ice scoop.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the sandwich station. Employee cleaned them.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at the red bucket stored inside the hand wash sink,coated by the 3 compartment sink.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the kitchen area by the 3 compartment sink.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 opened water bottles stored inside two different reach in coolers. Owner discarded both waters. Also observed car keys stored above preparation area. Employee removed them.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in the ham container.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with water stored on the floor. Employee placed it at least 6 inches off the floor.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic container wet nesting stored by the dishwasher machine.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located by the front counter. Also observed at reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting table on preparation table in the kitchen no longer cleanable.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a metal brush at the coffee station.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle in food preparation area. Employee removed it.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed accumulation of hose connected at the time of the inspection underneath preparation table.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the 2 wet wiping clothes stored on preparation tables. Employee removed them.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lid of plastic container with bread inside is soiled at the sandwich station.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48 F - Cold Holding) mozzarella (50 F - Cold Holding); and cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across the grill in the kitchen area. As per employee food was placed around 10 am. All food was removed and placed inside the walk cooler. Also Observed tuna salad (49 F - Cold Holding ); Mac and ham salad (51 F - Cold Holding)at the front counter. As per employee food was placed less than 2 hours ago. Employee changed food to deeper trays.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed equipment was not working properly. Thermometer was at 50°F.

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