Sotogrande

2301 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Sotogrande stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Sotogrande's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1) Observed co2 tanks stored unsecured inside beverage cage. Operator secure. Corrected on site. 2) Observed co2 tanks stored unsecured at dry storage area in front of soda fountain in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**

51-11-4

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked raw items on menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

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

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1) Observed co2 tanks stored unsecured inside beverage cage. Operator secure. Corrected on site. 2) Observed co2 tanks stored unsecured at dry storage area in front of soda fountain in kitchen.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage stored inside cooler, not segregated, at sauté station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice bin at garde manger station.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar stored inside standing soda water. Advised operator to dump water.

10-07-4

Basic - Red cutting board at dish area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1) Observed grease residue on door handles of deep fryers in kitchen. 2) Observed grease residue inside drawer coolers under grill in kitchen.

23-24-4

Dec 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw fish inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of kitchen entrance door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding next to employee restroom.

36-08-4

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed trash receptacles not stored inside trash room.

33-06-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food transit area.

36-02-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing throughout kitchen.

36-36-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid inside all restrooms

32-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sotogrande last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sotogrande on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sotogrande compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Sotogrande most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Sotogrande's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sotogrande have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sotogrande means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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