Sofi's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Sofi's Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “employee touching ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Sofi's Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Lauderdale restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
82
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In kitchen in flip top cooler, standing water on bottom of cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, to go bags stored on floor. Operator moved boxes to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
90
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands....employee picked dust pan from the floor and then grabbed food container. Employee washed after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...employee cutting tomatoes for salad with bare hands ,
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw ground beef above raw salmon in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw ground beef with coleslaw, cheese contacting each other at white reach in cooler .operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure...employee cutting tomatoes for salad with bare hands , stop sale issue . Operator discarded tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
09-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles....chlorine 200ppm+++. Operator diluted solution at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...cooked pulled pork was cooked 2 days ago, quinoa was cooked over 24 hours at reach in cooler . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored cutting board, vegetables, utensils in handwashing sink at kitchen. Operator removed those items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored cup, sponge, towel in handwashing sink at front line . Employee removed those things . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
30
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. By triple sink - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, then picked up several to-go containers and deli paper without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting fresh strawberries without wearing gloves. Reviewed proper procedures for no bare hand contact of ready to eat foods. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by triple sink blocked with cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
52
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked turkey.
08A-05-6
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. Observed 1 person employed over 60 days working front counter that scoops soups and serves food to customers. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm. Operator made new solution at time of inspection. Tested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket reading 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on front counter not plastic wrapped. Employee rewashed and wrapped. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Jar of drained capers with no lid on shelf in storage area. Manager moved capers to new plastic container and covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofi's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sofi's Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sofi's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee touching ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sofi's Cafe.
How does Sofi's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sofi's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sofi's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sofi's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sofi's Cafe 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 Sofi's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sofi's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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