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SOFRESH

10712 COUNTRYWAY BLVD UNIT 211, Tampa FL 33626 · 813-328-8877

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918188
Grade history
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
JUN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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--2026010876Nov 3, 2025May 6, 2026$160

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soiled cutting boards inside front line cook.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager collected water from front service station and washing sink. Discussed with manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black mold-like substance and lime scale in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed strawberries are stored over containers of cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front service area Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air temperature 53F Cut Kale 62F cut spinach 60F held overnight. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2026 · Reach in cooler cut kale 56F cut spinach 58F front service cooler held less than 4 hours manager moved cut greens to reach in freezer for rapid cool down. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2026 · No paper towel Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No new plans submitted to plan review discussed inspection with plan revise operator Briana. Changes made in the front counter area from plans on record. Soft serve machine removed, ice machine added. Swing doors separate front counter area from cook line hand wash sink. Sink in front counter area with spray hose attached and faucet is used to rinse blender pitchers administrative complaint was recommended on January 1 2026
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 1, 2026 · No new plans submitted administrative complaint recommended on routine inspection April 30th 2026 Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink front service counter
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2026 · No soap Time Extended
Apr 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air temperature 53F Cut Kale 62F cut spinach 60F held overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front service area Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air temperature 53F Cut Kale 62F cut spinach 60F held overnight. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding door quinoa rice 124F brown rice 124F employee raised heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By walk in cooler
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No new plans submitted to plan review discussed inspection with plan revise operator Briana. Changes made in the front counter area from plans on record. Soft serve machine removed, ice machine added. Swing doors separate front counter area from cook line hand wash sink. Sink in front counter area with spray hose attached and faucet is used to rinse blender pitchers administrative complaint was recommended on January 1 2026
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink front service counter
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed strawberries over ready to eat foods walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Jan 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards, discussed with operator the importance of smooth, clean cutting boards. Observed soiled can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Soiled can opened inside kitchen, soiled cutting boards throughout kitchen area. Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Changes made in the front counter area from plans on record. Soft serve machine removed, ice machine added. Swing doors separate front counter area from cook line hand wash sink. Sink in front counter area with spray hose attached and faucet is used to rinse blender pitchers.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · No new plans submitted to plan review. Changes made in the front counter area from plans on record. Soft serve machine removed, ice machine added. Swing doors separate front counter area from cook line hand wash sink. Sink in front counter area with spray hose attached and faucet is used to rinse blender pitchers. Admin Complaint
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Jan 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unwashed produce eggs stored next to ready to eat cheese, manager moved items.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Box of floor cleaner packets stored next to box of to go lids in back kitchen storage area.
High priority/41-10-4
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with manager the importance of a vacuum breaker on mop sink faucet
High priority/29-42-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards, discussed with operator the importance of smooth, clean cutting boards. Observed soiled can opener.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed plastic containers in handwashing sink, employee removed items from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Changes made in the front counter area from plans on record. Soft serve machine removed, ice machine added. Swing doors separate front counter area from cook line hand wash sink. Sink in front counter area with spray hose attached and faucet is used to rinse blender pitchers.
Intermediate/51-16-7
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen grooved.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items, with canned goods on rack, manager moved items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stacked wet, employee separated items to properly dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed non food grade tape on oven in kitchen closest to stove top area.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed unwashed produce above single service items in the back of the kitchen.
Basic/08B-37-4
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Various trash around dumpster.
Basic/33-10-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen Edamame in sink thawing, employee started running water over the item to properly thaw.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat, Manager moved items
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap and paper towels at hand sink on service line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf with equipment. Employed removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers in use in the walkin cooler.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris build up inside Turbo Air reachin freezer next to mop sink
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with water not labeled at grill station. Employee labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine stored on prep table adjacent to hand sink.
/45-04-4
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Operator setup sanitizer manually, test 200ppm. Recommended operator to re-calibrate quat dispenser.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of roasted corn 45 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A large pan of cooked quinoa 127 F stored in hot box. Recommended to reheat to 165 F within 2 hours.
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Interior of the press grill soiled with accumulation of grease.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at front service counter. Knife and scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink in kitchen. Removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple food containers and lids in kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to handwash sink on cook line.
Basic/36-24-5
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped jumbo straws stored in customer self service counter in dining room. Operator moved behind counter.
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pot of vegetable broth 130 F stored on stove top. Employee reheating at time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · vegetable broth 125 F, employee reheating at time of inspection. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of old food debris. Cutting boards stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large metal lid stored in handwash sink blocked the access to utilize handwash sink at front service area. Wet wiping cloths stored in handwash sink at front service area. Operator removed items from handwash sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Pitcher stored in handwash sink at front counter. Sanitizing buckets stored in handwash sink by three compartment sink. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All 3 handwash sinks have no paper towel available. Operator provided 1 paper towel for handwash sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jun 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without removing from package in walk-in cooler.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a pot of vegetable broth 130 F stored on stove top. Employee reheating at time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of old food debris. Cutting boards stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large metal lid stored in handwash sink blocked the access to utilize handwash sink at front service area. Wet wiping cloths stored in handwash sink at front service area. Operator removed items from handwash sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service area. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All 3 handwash sinks have no paper towel available. Operator provided 1 paper towel for handwash sink on cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a commercially reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed without removing from package in walk-in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on cutting board and in handwash sink at front service area.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked rice (122F - Hot Holding) in hot box. Operator reheat rice in oven at time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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. Provided by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front service area and kitchen stained. Can opener blade soiled with old food residue.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at front service area. Multiple cleaning items stored in handwash sink next to three compartment sink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Matthew Kilburn.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at front service area and dish washing area. Operator provided paper towel at dish washing area. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish washing area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Only 1 food employee has proof of training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean food container storage shelves.
Basic/14-38-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken

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.