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SOFRESH

4756 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863-622-1369

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308069
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 125 F inside the warmer next to the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
High priority/03B-01-6
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/14-38-4
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Basic/14-10-4
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 125 F inside the warmer next to the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
High priority/03B-01-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on the table under the salad lettuce cooler. Across from the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food on the cook line. Employee put on a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the upright stainless steel refrigerator in the back prep area.
Basic/14-11-5
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood system above the cook line.
Basic/14-42-4
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 108F inside the holding cabinet to the left of the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The product was placed in the oven to be heated to 165F. 168F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black hat on the shelf with CASA SOLANA BLACK BEANS. Dry storage area. The hat was removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes.
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Camaro containers on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall near the shelf where the printer is stored in the dry storage area. Hole was covered.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Slotted spoon with a green handle inside the holding drawers across from the cook line. The spoon was removed from the product.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Beverages inside the beverage display at the front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 15, 2024Inspection 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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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Next to the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-20-5
Dec 8, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket on the shelf with Sweet Baby Rays Buffalo Wing Sauce. Shelf across from the single door upright freezer. The jacket was removed.
Basic/40-06-5/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. Handles on spoons touching rice, quinoa,chicken inside the hot holding cabinets across from the cook line. I had the employee to remove the handles from touching the products. Ice scoop handle touching ice.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes cut before washing. I had the employee to wash the tomatoes before proceeding with cutting the tomatoes.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fans
Basic/23-03-4
Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
ceiling tiles and vents soiled accumulated with dust
Basic/36-34-5

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.