Somis Cafe
609 W Mowry Dr, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338030
What drove the grade
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (2 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
Our own summary of the public record, not an official state rating. How grades work · Report an error
Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 17, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Observed employee with gloves on washing dirty dishes, and then proceeded to handle cleaning utensils. Coach employee.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 100+ppm). Manager reset triple sink. Final reading Triple Sink (Chlorine 50+ppm).
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed container of sugar near coffee machine at front counter.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed ice cream at front counter reach in freezer not cover.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed in the kitchen. Advised cook to set up sanitizing solution.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Observed clean utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in the kitchen.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Observed clean utensils stored next to handwash sink in the kitchen exposed to splash.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Observed water leaking from faucet at the triple sink.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed employee personal phone stored above rice container in the kitchen.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed no choking poster.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.