SOFRESH #001
2774 E FOWLER, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020045782 | Sep 3, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Queary ammonia test kit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed salmon and shrimp inside reach in cooler has no date markings.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lid have cracks stored in back kitchen area.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of ric on cooks line. Chef cleaned out water.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from grill has stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside small reach in cooler next to grill are soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water underneath 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops sitting on side of mop bucket by mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking have no labeling of ingredients.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quaternary ammonia tested at kit at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in kitchen have cracks,melted,broken corners.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer in 3 compartment sink while washing dishes.Manager emptied and refilled sink retested at quaternary ammonia 200.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp 51F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 51F, beef 48F, salmon 47F, Items placed inside walk in freezer at 12:20-re temp at 12:45 all below 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains on reach in cooler.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quaternary ammonia tested at kit at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in kitchen have cracks,melted,broken corners.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sweet potatoes not washed before preparation. Staff washed sweet potatoes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of small reach in cooler next to sandwich press.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no label of ingredients on cooks line. Manager added proper labeling to bottles.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on shelves are stained at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups stored inside bulk food containers in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on some plastic food containers stacked on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - Observed plastic food container lid on container of raw chicken with broken edges and corners in walk in cooler. - Observed some plastic food containers stored on shelves with broken corners at time of inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator unable to present last inspection report. Operator states they were inspected on 2/25/2025 but is unable to produce inspection with that date. Last known inspection available on FOD and OnBase is from 8/14/2024. Spoke with supervisor Jessica M and was advised to proceed with inspection if operator was unable to show most recent inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket not set to dry at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by cleaning supplies, operator moved at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining quaternary test strips.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employee sign reporting agreement at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near back prep area. Ice machine in customer self serve area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Nonhandled scoop used to scoop sugar. Operator discarded cup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cutting board near register.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings on storage rack above single service. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed tomato's being cut, operator took tomatoes to be washed at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over simple syrup in walk in. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Jun 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Self service water machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near 3 Compartment Sink.
Apr 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up food debris off of floor and touch trash can then proceeded to attempt to cut sweet potatoes. Discussed proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Self service water machine.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working with no certified food manager on site.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted over ice machine. Employee inverted at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees prepping and cooking food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near 3 Compartment Sink.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice on cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted across from register.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler with small cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
No person in charge present during hours of operation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Employee discarded drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees using cell phone on cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees inside restaurant have on hair restraints.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are torn.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids and plastic containers have cracks on storage shelves next to 3 compartment sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board while cutting tomatoes.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler across from grill.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop sink.
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.