SORIANO BROTHERS CUBAN CUISINE

High Priority - 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. Observed dishwasher growing from washing dirty dishes to rearrange clean pots without washing his hands prior. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the reach in cooler located across from the grill at front line kitchen raw fish stored over ham. Employee rearranged food on site. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in ice observed cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); flan (59F - Cold Holding); bread pudding (57F - Cold Holding); potato salad (48F - Cold Holding); egg salad (48F - Cold Holding), as per manager food was transferred to the unit about 2 hours ago. Instructed operator to either add ice to the rim of the inserts or transfer food to another cooler to rapidly cool. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter at the cafeteria station observed ham croquettes (128F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); malanga fritters (119F - Hot Holding), as per manager in the hot holding unit for less than 3 hours. Instructed operator to reheat food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage can stored in front of the hand wash sink at ware washing area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hand wash sink located at front counter. Observed employee water bottle stored in the hand wash sink located at ware washing area. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed several large pots, pans not stored inverted. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean containers wet nesting on drying shelves at ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler lid handle missing, unit located at front counter kitchen. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler located at front line kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed at main kitchen. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in utensils in standing water at 85F. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from the grill at front line kitchen. Warning

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored in ice at front line bread pudding (52F - Cold Holding); flan (55F - Cold Holding); cold pasta salad (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager all the food was placed there less than 2 hours ago. Instructed manager to add ice to the rim of the container to maintain proper cold holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: During the callback stored in ice at front line bread pudding (52F - Cold Holding); flan (48F - Cold Holding); cold pasta salad (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (43F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (53 F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line on the steam table observed tamales (109F - Hot Holding); cooked pork (120 F - Hot Holding), as per manager for less than; 1 hour, Instructed operator to reheat food. Also observed at cafeteria area stuffed potatoes (130F - Hot Holding); beef, chicken empanadas (128-130F - Hot Holding), as per employees in the hot holding unit for less than 1 hour. Instructed operator to reheat the food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: During the callback in the steam table cooked beef, cooked pork Mac and cheese 138-150F. Observed in the hot holding unit at the cafeteria ham croquettes 112F, beef empanadas 119F, cheese tequenos 120F. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler gasket torn, cooler located at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use containers in standing water at less than 135f. Operator discarded the water. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Observed in use containers in standing water at less than 135f. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep cooler gasket soiled, cooler located at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the reach in cooler located at front kitchen raw chicken stored over raw pork. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by dishwasher area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located at dry storage area with accumulation of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled at reach in cooler by cook line. Observed Fan cover soiled at walk in cooler. Observed fan cover at reach in cooler by cook line soiled. Observed handsink soiled by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed croissants in thank you bags located at reach in cooler located in the cafeteria area. Operator removed croissants from thank you bags. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chorizo, operator placed chorizo over raw beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in cooler located behind the front counter. Operator separated items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee at preparation area behind front counter partake in different task without changing gloves. Instructed employee to change gloves before starting new task, employee removed gloves washed hands and placed new gloves on. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning sponges stored inside handsink at cafeteria area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, chicken and beef not date marked, as per operator prepared on previous day. Operator placed date marked on items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler and reach in freezer located behind the front counter.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in the kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build in reach in freezer located next to main kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach coolers located at cafeteria area and preparation area behind front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored on top of raw pork inside walk in cooler. Employee stored raw beef in a shelve away from raw pork. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table pork chops (115F - Hot Holding); grilled chicken (125F - Hot Holding, according to cook prepared 3 hour ago. Cook placed grilled chicken and pork chops in oven to reheat to 165. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen and back of building.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers and walk in freezer and cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at storage area in front of walk in cooler and freezer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket containing raw pork stored on the floor inside walk in cooler Manager stored raw pork six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above ware washing area and kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2021 Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler 3 doors by grill at front kitchen. Containers with raw beef stored above cooked pork and cooked fish. Cook stored ready to eat foods on top shelf above raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside walk in cooler with pork belly,cooked chicken, cooked beef prepared the day before according to cook no date labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 containers used to dispense rice no handles. Manager discarded containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted pots and pans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on reach in cooler table in disrepair at front kitchen area by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with cut plantains and cut pumpkins stored on the floor inside walk in cooler at back storage area. Manager stored food containers six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink at cafeteria area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with breaded beef, breaded fish, and breaded chicken inside walk in cooler at back storage area no covered. Manager covered food containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator can opener soiled.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of freezer by back storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pot with potatoes on the kitchen floor. Employee put put on top of table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside instant potatoes mix. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on three door cooler by grill on front kitchen area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink by sandwich preparation area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers inside walk in cooler on the back storage area with pork belly, pork and breaded beef no covered Manager covered containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with powder milk, and sugar at storage area no labeled.