Sonia's
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Sonia's, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to four violations previously.
Looking across the full record, garbage & refuse properly disposed is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Sonia's's latest score of 95 sits above the Smithfield average of 78. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Issue has been discussed by PIC with landlord.
5-501.11
95
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Food items packaged this morning in the self service case observed held at 47-54 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were placed in the freezer to chill.
3-501.16(A)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. Sanitizer logs must be maintained daily.
7-204.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen and on prep table. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Tongs observed stored on an unclean surface (beneath grill) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
58
Apr 24, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
95
Apr 21, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: No allergen statement on menus. English Food Allergy Reactions
2-103.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen was lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in ceiling was pushed aside during construction. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonia's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonia's on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonia's?
Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sonia's.
How does Sonia's compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
Sonia's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.
Has Sonia's's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonia's have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonia's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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