Somis Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
25
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Somis Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 17 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Homestead restaurant, which scores around 70. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut avocado. Employee stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 in the kitchen. Coached employee. Employee fixed products properly. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee began preparing and plating eggs . No handwash.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature 78F at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Observed water temperature 73F at handwash sink at front counter. Employee fixed hot water at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked with shelves, trash can at front counter. Coached employee **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs, metal scrubber, black scrubbing brush, towels, sponge stored at handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water temperature at 76 at the three compartment sink. Employee fixed hot water at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwash sink at front counter. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored at preparation table accross the three compartment sink. Employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open water bottle while platting eggs. Coached employee.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing eggs and plating food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer near restroom.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water temperature at 70F at mop sink near the three compartment sink. Employee fixed hot water at the of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-10-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open Pepsi can stored with food to be served to customers at reach in cooler front counter. Employee removed removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour, rice removed from original container not identified by common name under preparation table across triple sink. Observed container of sugar at front counter near the handwash sink removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not identified by common name near restroom. Coached employee **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
25
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over washed cilantro inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining tray of cilantro in reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquetas (89F - Hot Holding); empanadas (90F - Hot Holding) at front counter, as per operator for 2 hours. Operator turned up heat on warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs at room temperature stored on prep table in kitchen area. As per operator for one hour. Operator opting to use time as a public health control moving forward.
03A-03-5
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 inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by trash can in kitchen area. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers and plastic bags stored inside hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in kitchen area.
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at coffee station.
02D-01-5
33
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with oil stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
86
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Apr 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Somis Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Somis Cafe on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Somis Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Somis Cafe.
How does Somis Cafe compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Somis Cafe most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Somis Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Somis Cafe have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Somis Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Somis Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Somis Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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