Sophia's in Hobe Sound
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11970 Se Dixie Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455Sophia's in Hobe Sound has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 104 violations and averaging 4.5 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. High-priority violations have been pervasive, with employee health reporting cited in 7 of the last 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations appearing in 6 of those inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in 3 of the last 5 inspections—indicating recurring systemic management failures in core food safety practices. A complaint inspection on July 31, 2025 documented 7 high-priority violations and resulted in a warning issued; a follow-up complaint inspection on August 18, 2025 found 18 violations including 5 high-priority violations (employee health reporting, chemical storage, consumer advisory, proper cooking temps, hand washing), prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The August 4 callback inspection confirmed compliance on the prior violations. The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sophia's in Hobe Sound: Comparison to Martin County Averages
Sophia's in Hobe Sound: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025068389 | $600.00 | Aug 18, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 2--2018009344 | $200.00 | Jan 26, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sophia's in Hobe Sound: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 5 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Sophia's in Hobe Sound: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sophia's in Hobe Sound last inspected?
- Sophia's in Hobe Sound was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 18, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Sophia's in Hobe Sound?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sophia's in Hobe Sound are: Proper hand/arm washing, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sophia's in Hobe Sound had?
- Sophia's in Hobe Sound has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sophia's in Hobe Sound find?
- Sophia's in Hobe Sound was most recently inspected on August 18, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sophia's in Hobe Sound ever been shut down?
- No, Sophia's in Hobe Sound has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Sophia's in Hobe Sound faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sophia's in Hobe Sound has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Sophia's in Hobe Sound been fined?
- Sophia's in Hobe Sound has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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