SOTOGRANDE
2301 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 305-789-2763
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice bin at garde manger station.
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.
Red cutting board at dish area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, at bar. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid inside all restrooms
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of kitchen entrance door.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding next to employee restroom.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed trash receptacles not stored inside trash room.
Unsealed concrete floor. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food transit area.
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