Sobe Vegan
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Sobe Vegan eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Sobe Vegan's latest score of 50 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 10 small flying insects in and on large cart next to kitchen prep area flip top. Operator removed cart with fling insects from building. Did not observe ant flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roach found. 1 live on wall behind reach in freezer by triple sink. Operator exterminated and cleaned the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine and triple sink. Under and around cookline equipment. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 3 dead under dish machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
67
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 2 cookoine hand sinks and front counter hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Operator has Food Employee Reporting Agreements. Advised operator to have the certificates filled out for these employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - 2 Sanitizer Buckets (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Reach in freezer. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-24-4
67
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Butter knife in prep area hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. 4 door drawer freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt or dust. Interior - Front counter cabinets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Prep area low boy. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Sep 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sobe Vegan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sobe Vegan on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Sobe Vegan compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sobe Vegan most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sobe Vegan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sobe Vegan have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sobe Vegan 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 Sobe Vegan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sobe Vegan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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