Sosta Caffe
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2023, Sosta Caffe has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 18, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Pembroke Pines restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at front line wait station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall behind 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean water at 110F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed containers with tomato sauces dated 02/16/2024 in walk in cooler. Item exceeded 7 days shelf life. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed containers with tomato sauces dated 02/16/2024 in walk in cooler. Item exceeded 7 days shelf life.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at dishwashing area blocked with high chair. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on marinara sauce stored in walk-in cooler from 2 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and pepper removed from the original containers not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor . -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink at front line missing faucet handle.
29-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front line.
13-03-4
37
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over cases with unwashed produces in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with high chair. Operator removed chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area used to filled water container. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on lasagna stored in refrigerator from 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 07/17/2022
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers without sanitizing. Advice operator to set up sanitizing solution.
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at front line area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in various toppings containers. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various cases with produces stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed various cases with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
32
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching parmigiana cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.WIF- Several boxes of food stored on floor. WIC/WIF **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed same **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Front counter HWS- not hot water provided, faucet is completely shut off. -Mop sink not cold / hot water provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: -Front counter-HWS -hot water provided -Mop sink same, **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer-Frigidaire -interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed same **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sosta Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sosta Caffe on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sosta Caffe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sosta Caffe.
How does Sosta Caffe compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Sosta Caffe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Sosta Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sosta Caffe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sosta Caffe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sosta Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sosta Caffe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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