Fabulous Soulfood
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
52
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Fabulous Soulfood stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 18, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food thawed”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so Fabulous Soulfood trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
52
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 10 live roaches behind 2 door reach in freezer in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches on ground behind cook line equipment. Observed 1 live roach inside of wheel of left side 2 door stainless reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under triple sink in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment. Grease buildup under triple sink **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed throughout kitchen shelving **Warning**
14-20-4
58
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. On ice water inspector thermometer 32F and operator thermometer at 37F instructed operator how to calibrate.
05-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of shrimp at prep sink improperly thawed out with no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: . Operator awaiting exam results. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed employees training certification with IFSEA expired on 12/01/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of employees training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
82
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: . Operator awaiting exam results. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed employees training certification with IFSEA expired on 12/01/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hot water turned off. Manager turned hot water on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-08-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.. Manager renewed license during inspection. Confirmation # 226062123 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawed in standing water in top shelf in kitchen. Chef removed water and stored in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw bacon stored above open bag of shredded cheese and cooked cabbage in Max cold 2 door cooler. Cook moved bacon to the freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used dirty towel to wipe ice machine and proceeded to touch cheese without removing gloves and wash hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In both front and back hand washing sink. Cook replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cook cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of chest freezer next to prep sink unable to open or closed properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with oil behind the stove and under triple sink next to the wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of food debris. Cook cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of chicken thawing in prep sink under no running water. Cook placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Cook placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fabulous Soulfood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fabulous Soulfood on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fabulous Soulfood?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fabulous Soulfood.
How does Fabulous Soulfood compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Fabulous Soulfood most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Fabulous Soulfood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fabulous Soulfood have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fabulous Soulfood means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Fabulous Soulfood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fabulous Soulfood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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