Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay

Last inspected:

18005 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Overview

Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay has accumulated 147 violations across 13 inspections since 2025, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection — more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, including recurring failures in employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections), chemical storage (cited in at least 7 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 4 inspections), and food contact surface sanitation (cited in at least 9 inspections). The facility received a Warning Issued on January 2, 2025, and an Admin Complaint Recommended disposition on August 15, 2025, signaling formal enforcement escalation. On January 20, 2026, an inspector recommended an emergency closure order after documenting 51 violations including high-priority deficiencies in allergen awareness, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, time as a control measure, and chemical storage. The facility complied with a callback on January 21, 2026. Despite this serious enforcement history, the facility has not been emergency-closed to date. A single disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 documented 8 violations with 2 high-priority findings in management awareness and hand washing and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
147Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 11.3 violations / inspection 11.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2026004103 $400.00 Jan 20, 2026 Miami (Doral)

Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 3 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 5 inspections45 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay last inspected?
Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay?
The most frequently cited violations at Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay had?
Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay find?
Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay ever been shut down?
No, Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay been fined?
Soriano Brothers Cuban Cuisine & Marketplace in Palmetto Bay has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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