Sovereign in Plantation
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9723 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324Sovereign in Plantation has experienced one emergency closure and significant enforcement activity tied to employee health and food contact surface violations. The facility was emergency-closed on August 4, 2015 for rodent activity and has accumulated 139 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, particularly employee health policy violations (cited in at least 5 inspections between May and August 2025) and food contact surface violations (documented in nearly every recent inspection). The facility has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. A fire safety violation involving improper propane tank storage inside the building was documented during the 2015 closure. Recent complaint-based inspections in May and August 2025 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, reflecting escalated enforcement. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 documented 3 food contact surface violations and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Most recent closure: August 4, 2015 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sovereign in Plantation: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Sovereign in Plantation: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Rodent activity | 13:16:00 |
Sovereign in Plantation: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025068947 | $600.00 | Aug 19, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 2--2015034930 | $400.00 | Aug 4, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Sovereign in Plantation: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Emergency order recommended
Sovereign in Plantation: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sovereign in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sovereign in Plantation last inspected?
- Sovereign in Plantation was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Sovereign in Plantation last shut down?
- Sovereign in Plantation was last shut down on August 4, 2015 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sovereign in Plantation?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sovereign in Plantation are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Sovereign in Plantation had?
- Sovereign in Plantation has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sovereign in Plantation find?
- Sovereign in Plantation was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Sovereign in Plantation ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sovereign in Plantation has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Sovereign in Plantation had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sovereign in Plantation has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sovereign in Plantation faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sovereign in Plantation has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Sovereign in Plantation been fined?
- Sovereign in Plantation has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sovereign in Plantation operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Beijing Garden (2015).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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