Sonia Seafood Bait and Tackle
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
52
Score
Sonia Seafood Bait And Tackle, located at 7501 SW 8th Street in Miami, Florida, had a high-risk inspection on March 9, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and eight minor violations. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly high-risk inspections for the establishment.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm). Dishwasher (Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-47-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw fish Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods. Employee removed fish from packaged. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp and yuca bags stored on the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish filets and lobsters tails thawing at room temperature. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located at dishwasher machine area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, located near the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the bar station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located near the dishwasher machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with lobster, seafood mix, and raw fish stored on the floor. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 94 F. During the inspection employee removed items from.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cooking line shelves.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lobster tails, raw shrimp, and seafood mixed thawing at room temperature. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. During the inspection employee removed items and moved them to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in individual vacuum packages inside reach in cooler sushi station. Operator opened the packages and removed fish. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
19
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork shoulder stored above raw swai filet. Operator moved on site. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed avocados. Operator moved on site. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in back prep area. Observed at hand sink in bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in back prep area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler flan with no label. As per operator, dessert was made 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in bar area with no label. Observed in warewash area spray bottle with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last day of sale.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef cooking fish and no knowledge of proper temperature for completed product. Inspector went over process with chef. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer in kitchen. Observed soiled shelves in warewash area where clean dishes are stored.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in hand sink in ware wash area. Observed items in hands ink at bar. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pots that are clean stored on floor on kitchen area.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone above dishes in kitchen area. Observed bag stored above warewash area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer swai on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash outside of refuse area.
33-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink in back prep area. Observed at hand sink in bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers in establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in warewash area.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving spoons at waiter table located in establishment.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus in prep sink in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
36-27-5
9
Feb 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed no soap at hand sink **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored and where pots are for cooking food. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed exterior of dish machine soiled. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed door handle of microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cooler in kitchen entrance soiled Gaskets. Observed soiled hood system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed gaskets in reach in next to kitchen entrance and hood system soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed torn foil on shelves in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed rust in cooler on shelves. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Observed soiled walls in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in warewash area, no food contact. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above cooked fish broth. Observed raw shell eggs above fresh herbs. Observed raw dish croquettes above fresh lettuce; all in walk in cooler. Operator had associate move for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steaks cooked to customer preference with no mark. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in warewash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of microwave. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of limes on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to steam table utensils in water at 80F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cooler in kitchen entrance soiled Gaskets. Observed soiled hood system. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler rust. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-20-4
32
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shells eggs over bags of lime stored inside walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cut ham stored inside reach in cooler, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, located at front counter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at dishwasher area. During the inspection employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at dishwasher area. During the callback inspection employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 2 hand sink with no hot water, located at front counter. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of water stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler, located at the dining room. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at wine area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
29-49-6
39
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cutting board, coffee container inside of the bar hand washing sink, containers in the kitchen hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
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. Observed no proof of employee training for all employees.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of lemons stored on the walk in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
61
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector discussed and provided the sign. Operator posted the sign by the oyster bar, bar area, and by at the fish market. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Food stored on walk in cooler floor. Cases of raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or 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.
11-07-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old grease underneath all kitchen equipment,
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris throughout kitchen walls throughout.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
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