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SOTOGRANDE

2301 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 305-789-2763

Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats190
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626202
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1) Observed co2 tanks stored unsecured inside beverage cage. Operator secure. Corrected on site. 2) Observed co2 tanks stored unsecured at dry storage area in front of soda fountain in kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4/Return visit May 7, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked raw items on menu during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1) Observed grease residue on door handles of deep fryers in kitchen. 2) Observed grease residue inside drawer coolers under grill in kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1) Observed co2 tanks stored unsecured inside beverage cage. Operator secure. Corrected on site. 2) Observed co2 tanks stored unsecured at dry storage area in front of soda fountain in kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage stored inside cooler, not segregated, at sauté station. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice bin at garde manger station.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar stored inside standing soda water. Advised operator to dump water.
Basic/10-07-4
Red cutting board at dish area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, at bar. Operator removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid inside all restrooms
Basic/32-12-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of kitchen entrance door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding next to employee restroom.
Basic/36-08-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed trash receptacles not stored inside trash room.
Basic/33-06-4
Unsealed concrete floor. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food transit area.
Basic/36-02-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.