Sovereign
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Sovereign 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Plantation sits at 77, putting Sovereign on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near the ice machine. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired in December 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-09-4
64
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil liquid gels stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-07-4
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bus pan of mango stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.corn starch container **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula stored in water temperature 80F . Operator removed and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
10-01-5
27
May 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Operator ordered vacuum breaker online, waiting for delivery
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed at flip top cooler at front bar - spicy mayo (52F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer next to ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
May 6, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at cook line - Cicatren (medicine) stored on shelf above flip top cooler. **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer next to ice machine. **Warning**
14-69-4
30
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Nov 16, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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.
03F-04-5
High Priority - 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.
03F-01-5
High Priority - 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
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Bus tub of raw salmon stored on top of avocados in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - 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
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-02-5
Basic - 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.
24-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleaver kept between equipment on the cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen at caramel station.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door handles on cook line.
23-03-4
27
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container ( bus pan ) of raw salmon on top of box of avocados in walk-in cooler .Operator placed salmon on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef brisket chunks (51-53F - Cold Holding) in over stacked plastic container. Per operator not prep or portion today per operator less than 4 hours. Operator separated into two containers and placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed operator procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Two containers of raw tuna stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers above three compartment sink
16-46-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Jul 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front counter- observed employee beverage inside cooler. Operator removed employee beverage.
12B-13-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sovereign last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sovereign on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sovereign?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sovereign.
How does Sovereign compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Sovereign most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Sovereign's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sovereign have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sovereign means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sovereign inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sovereign is inspected around four times per year on average.
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