Soba Asian Noodles
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
47
Score
Soba Asian Noodles appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “interior of both cook line microwaves has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Soba Asian Noodles' latest score of 47 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up dropped item from floor and then handled raw shrimp without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cookline flip top - bag of cooked noodles stored in same container as raw beef. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 400ppm). Operator diluted to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Operator and employees filled out during inspection. A **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Some Clam and oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed procedures with operator.
01C-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 88F. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of both cook line microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
47
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of both Cookline microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above tankless water heaters and dry storage/office room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
90
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw shell eggs stored over raw scallops. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. -Operator contacted supplier and obtained parasite distraction letter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-03-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -Provided operator the contact information for special process and documentation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Provided operator signage operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Prep area utensils water 80F, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
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. -Walk-in in cooler; reduced packaging grouper thawing in sealed packaging. Reviewed proper thawing with operator. Operator began removing fish from vacuum sealed packaging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
55
May 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
51-16-7
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee finished preparing raw chicken, grabbed a clean cutting bored and started portioning ready to eat tofu. Reviewed properly hand washing and glove usage with operator, employee then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Walk in freezer; frozen portioned chicken, no identifying when item was prepare, portioned and frozen.**Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. -Reviewed Big 6 and provided handout to operator.
11-07-5
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. - provided operator with handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Cookline hand washing sink; whisk stored in sink. Operator removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cook-line handwashing sink; Boba pieces in sink as evidence sink is being used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Noodles making station; Bulk Box of baking soda stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Prep Area; Bowls in containers of brown sugar, white sugar and boba powders. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Front counter; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), operator made new solution sanitizer bucket chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
41
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs on specific menu dishes. Reviewed menu updating. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed same. Both paper and digital menus. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-31: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Sep 12, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, sink at cook line.
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soba Asian Noodles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soba Asian Noodles on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soba Asian Noodles?
Across the inspection record, “interior of both cook line microwaves has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Soba Asian Noodles.
How does Soba Asian Noodles compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Soba Asian Noodles most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Soba Asian Noodles' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Soba Asian Noodles have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Soba Asian Noodles 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 Soba Asian Noodles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Soba Asian Noodles is inspected around three times per year on average.
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