SONIA SEAFOOD BAIT AND TACKLE

Name: SONIA SEAFOOD BAIT AND TACKLE
Address: 7501 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33144, US
Rating: 38.1

7501 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33144

License #2331453

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

38.1 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

March 9, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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SONIA SEAFOOD BAIT AND TACKLE in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 113 total violations — 12 critical, 30 major, 71 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 9, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[06-09-1] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp and yuca bags stored on the walk in freezer floor.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed drawers reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
[06-01-5] 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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-47-4] 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)
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[06-09-1] 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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
[10-07-4] 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.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed most of reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed most of the reach in cooler soiled.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted at cooking line shelves.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
[06-01-5] 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.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib, located at dishwasher machine area.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, located near the dishwasher machine.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the bar station.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink, located near the dishwasher machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired; 10-2024.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pots that are clean stored on floor on kitchen area.
[40-06-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer swai on floor.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash outside of refuse area.
[31B-04-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers in establishment.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in warewash area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving spoons at waiter table located in establishment.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across cook line.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed octopus in prep sink in standing water.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in both walk in coolers.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed avocados. Operator moved on site.
[08A-17-6] 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.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last day of sale.
[53B-16-4] 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.
[22-02-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] 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.
[31B-02-4] 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-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in back prep area.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in bar area with no label. Observed in warewash area spray bottle with no label.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in warewash area.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handle of microwave.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of limes on floor of walk in cooler.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to steam table utensils in water at 80F.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cooler in kitchen entrance soiled Gaskets. Observed soiled hood system.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves in kitchen area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler rust.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no label.
[35A-02-6] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[02B-01-5] 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.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep tables where dry food is stored.