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ROOTZ SOUL CAFE

1651 S SR 7 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3444312
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733338
DBPR license1624486

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect by the hand washing sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Johnny Frontal **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Shakala Wells **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2024 **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and accumulation of debris behind freezer chests in kitchen. Next to fryer the floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on the floor at front counter Plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on freezer **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in freezer chest. **Warning**

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#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beyond burgers 30F sitting out at room temperature on 6 burner stove. Employee placed burgers on flat top to cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to black freezer chest. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.