Rootz Soul Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Rootz Soul Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Rootz Soul Cafe's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
39
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, shelves on wall above fryers soiled with grease and food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Shelves have accumulated grease from fryer **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door reach in cooler; lasagna (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator food not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed dish left out. Operator placed back inside cooler for quick chill.
03A-02-5
86
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Johnny Frontal **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: At time of callback inspection not complied. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-10: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect by the hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Johnny Frontal **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Shakala Wells **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to black freezer chest. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2024 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table shelf. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and accumulation of debris behind freezer chests in kitchen. Next to fryer the floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on the floor at front counter Plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in freezer chest. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beyond burgers 30F sitting out at room temperature on 6 burner stove. Employee placed burgers on flat top to cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household pesticide on rack by kitchen hand sink.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser at kitchen hand sink not dispensing soap; batteries dead. **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - 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. Bulletin printed and posted by operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles unknown substance by kitchen hand sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen at 50ppm quaternary. Employee added tablet to correct to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi portions in reach in cooler still in unopened ROP packaging. Manager cut packages to allow oxygen access. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
55
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rootz Soul Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rootz Soul Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Rootz Soul Cafe compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Rootz Soul Cafe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Rootz Soul Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rootz Soul Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rootz Soul Cafe 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 Rootz Soul Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rootz Soul Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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