SONESTA ESSENTIAL

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: 30 day extension. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones , purse and, keys on shelf with cereal and other items. Also employees beverage on same shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator caught fire and is being replaced. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Staffhung. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Stirs on buffet line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks on buffet counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: 30 day extension. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones , purse and, keys on shelf with cereal and other items. Also employees beverage on same shelf. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator caught fire and is being replaced. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Staffhung. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Stirs on buffet line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks on buffet counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation

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. Provided form and employee signed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones , purse and, keys on shelf with cereal and other items. Also employees beverage on same shelf.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator caught fire and is being replaced. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Staffhung. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Stirs on buffet line.

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Spoons and forks on buffet counter.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of juice in hand sink. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen