Cafe Sonia

21100 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33189

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Cafe Sonia on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored outside at the front counter. As per operator less than 2 hours. Manager placed eggs inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

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 above beef inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (91 F - Hot Holding)next to coffee machine at the front. As per employee less than 1 hour. Also observed beef empanadas (118 F - Hot Holding); stuffed potatoes (128 F - Hot Holding)inside the hot box. Manager increased the temperature.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

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

16-37-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils stored not inverted next to the hand wash sink.

25-06-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 opened water bottles inside the reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Jul 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Sonia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Sonia on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cafe Sonia compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Cafe Sonia most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Cafe Sonia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Sonia have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cafe Sonia 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.

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