SOVEREIGN
9723 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation FL 33324 · 954.474.2888
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025068947 | Aug 19, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $600 |
| 2--2015034930 | Aug 4, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at the front counter. Operator removed drain line from handwashing sink.
Food stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the ice machine.
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 chicken stored over raw fish in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in the front counter area with a plastic container stored in it. Operator stored properly.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee without a food handlers license after being hired approximately 3 months ago.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired in December 1, 2024.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the ice machine.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil liquid gels stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Operator removed
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 Ppm chlorine operator primed dishwasher machine rechecked 100 Ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw salmon not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored on top of container of sliced onions in flip top cooler. Operator placed in lower portion of cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler tofu (50F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of container of diced peppers.per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours item removed from lower cooler unit and placed in top portion of flip top not prep or portion today. Operator placed in lower portion of flip top to cool. Observed front counter spicy salmon (44-45F - Cold Holding); salmon (44-45F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than3 hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under three compartment sink. Front counter and outside mop area
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Digital menu spicy tuna and salmon house salmon,Hawaiian tuna.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.corn starch container
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw chicken stored in freezer chest. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bus pan of mango stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with raw rice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula stored in water temperature 80F. Operator removed and discarded water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle stored in flip top cooler on cook line. Operator removed
May 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front bar - cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (52F - Cold Holding); spicy salmon (53F - Cold Holding); tuna (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, items not portioned or prepared today. Observed on counter top in kitchen - spicy mayo (82F - Cold Holding); garlic oil (86F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at front counter- hose bibb under sink. Observed out back at mop sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on digital menu - House Salmon, Hawaiian tuna and spicy tuna not identified as raw.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer next to ice machine.
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at cook line - Cicatren (medicine) stored on shelf above flip top cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at chest freezer in kitchen - Raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored over raw beef employee stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw portioned salmon stored pickled carrots. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front bar - cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (52F - Cold Holding); spicy salmon (53F - Cold Holding); tuna (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, items not portioned or prepared today. Observed on counter top in kitchen - spicy mayo (82F - Cold Holding); garlic oil (86F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at front counter white rice and brown rice without time mark. As per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked boba (95F - Hot Holding) sitting on counter. As per operator item held out of temp for 30 minutes. Operator placed item on time control.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at front counter- hose bibb under sink. Observed out back at mop sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on digital menu - House Salmon, Hawaiian tuna and spicy tuna not identified as raw.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer next to ice machine.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by plastic buckets Operator removed buckets.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains blue liquid identified as glass cleaner. Employee labeled bottle
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager removed bucket
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple sauces prepared 24 hours + with no date marks. Spicey Mayo, Poke, Hawaiian, Teriyaki. Operator date marked all.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food drinks in front counter cooler, not properly labeled or segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee headphones above food on cook line. Operator removed.
Exterior kitchen screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor base tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by dish area.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw beef and eggs were stored over unwashed produce. The items were moved to be stored properly.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, under the racks were bus tubs of food stored on the floor. The bus tubs were removed from under the racks and will be moved to shelving.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Bus tub of raw salmon stored on top of avocados in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown rice 97°F, white rice 113°F. At 3:35pm marked 11am-3pm. Stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice 97°F, white rice 113°F. At 3:35pm marked 11am-3pm. Stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Observed brown rice 97°F, white rice 113°F. At 3:35pm marked 11am-3pm. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler, multiple containers of food prepared more than 24 hours ago.
Clean equipment and utensils stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Observed take out products stored under prep sink at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleaver kept between equipment on the cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen at caramel station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door handles on cook line.
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