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JAYLUIGI SOHO

516 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-785-9002

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats178
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3911095
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in prep area has no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2017039031Apr 25, 2017Nov 7, 2017$160

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed ground beef stored over salmon in walk in cooler -Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in reach in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler in prep room.
Basic/08B-49-4
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on storage shelf next to dish washing area
Basic/24-08-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in server area missing sign. Emailed sign to manager. Manager printed and posted at time of inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda fountain in server area has accumulation of debris
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jun 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored overtop raw beef inside walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken cold holding inside walk in cooler at 46F. Chef discarded wings.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza sauce held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Chef added proper time markings to pizza sauce.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast sandwich on menu comes with eggs however you want. Eggs not identified as raw ingredient on menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings. Chef discarded chicken.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon laying inside bin with cut cabbage. Chef properly stored spoon.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line. Chef removed all cloths from cutting boards and placed 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 reach in cooler on cooks line. Chef discarded drinks.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor on cooks line. Staff removed and properly stored bucket.
Basic/21-38-4
Wiping lactic acid compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of lactic acid.
Basic/21-08-4
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Restaurant doing cook chill beef reduced oxygen package without a HACCP.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in prep area has no hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Manager removed cloth and placed board at board at dishwasher.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by walk in cooler. Manager removed labels and placed at dishwasher.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing solution stored on floor in dough room. Manager removed bucket from floor and properly stored it.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin. Chef removed bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table on cooks line. Chef removed and placed knife at dishwasher.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Chef removed and properly stored sanitizer bucket.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions cold 54F.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by slicer.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line next to window has torn gaskets.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/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.