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CORNER BAR SOHO

402 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 239-898-0886

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917436
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce,Marinara prepared on 05/17/2024 Chef discarded items.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked with stool and garbage can at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide over blender on shelf. Employee removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with bile liquid at bar.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch and opened drinks over raw bacon and beef in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk plastic water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by back door. Manager cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Chef added proper labeling.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce inside walk in cooler cooked and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Food stored on floor. Box of garlic stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Chef removed garlic and properly stored it.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler underneath microwave.
Basic/29-49-6
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 128F.
High priority/10-05-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce,Marinara prepared on 05/17/2024 Chef discarded items.
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting boards. Chef removed cloth placed board at dishwasher.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside walk in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing in kitchen area. Manager placed soap at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler housing pizza oven.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.