SOFRESH CARROLLWOOD
14398 N DALE MABRY HWY, Carrollwood FL 33618 · 8139920253
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
APR 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside back kitchen, landed on order screen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Discussed with manager.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking out of faucet in hand wash sink in front of store. Observed sprayer in three compartment sink remained on unless faucet was off. Constantly spraying while sink is on.
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Right side cook make line cooler: diced tomatoes 45f cold holding, Goat cheese 45f cold holding, Edamame 45f cold holding, Hummus 45f cold holding, Seaweed 48f cold holding, Hard boiled eggs 49f cold holding, Feta 47f cold holding Cut lettuce 49f cold holding Cut spinach 51f cold holding Shredded mozzarella 48f cold holding Operator stated product was left in cooler overnight and ambient thermometer showed cooler at 46f. See stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side cook make line cooler: diced tomatoes 45f cold holding, Goat cheese 45f cold holding, Edamame 45f cold holding, Hummus 45f cold holding, Seaweed 48f cold holding, Hard boiled eggs 49f cold holding, Feta 47f cold holding Cut lettuce 49f cold holding Cut spinach 51f cold holding Shredded mozzarella 48f cold holding Operator stated product was left in cooler overnight and ambient thermometer showed cooler at 46f. See stop sale issued.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in hand wash sink next to rice cooker and make line. Manager corrected.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Raw tuna on menu with no consumer advisory on main menu. Discussed with manager and printed out consumer advisory page and operator taped for customers view.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed metal pans and strainer in front of toilet in employee bathroom. Discussed proper storage and cleaning/sanitizing of all of the equipment.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food next to establishment's food on top shelf in walk in cooler and instructed operator to keep all employee food in a separate container and labeled.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed debris and open trash bag on ground around dumpster.
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. Premade waters and juices in display case.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Discussed with manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed racks in walk in cooler were soiled with debris. Discussed with operator. Observed cabinets in front serving area accumulated debris. Gaskets in cook make line had build up of food and debris.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed sugar in tzatziki sauce container.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sani bucket tested at 0ppm. Manager remade bucket and it tested at 200ppm Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to single use items in front serving area.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed employee bathroom had portion cups, paper towels, and wrapped straws on shelves. Discussed with operator better storage options.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed edamame and chicken tenders thawing at room temperature. Discussed with operator different methods permitted. Operator put chicken tenders in the cooler and put edamame in running water to thaw.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking out of faucet in hand wash sink in front of store. Observed sprayer in three compartment sink remained on unless faucet was off. Constantly spraying while sink is on.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0ppm for three sanitizer buckets. Employee readjusted Quaternary ammonia to 150ppm during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside kitchen soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside kitchen with cut marks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles between Walk in cooler and employee restroom.
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. Missing address for lemon cucumber water, lemonade, berry ice tea, and lemon berry Fresca. Locate next to front service order station for customer self service.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces and liquid inside kitchen not labeled.
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Cutting board on front service count Reach in cooler soiled. Nice machine interior soiled with brown rust-like stain and calcium stains.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles between employee restroom and dry storage shelf.
May 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp 49F at 2:36pm. Raw shrimp store in Walk in cooler. Walk in cooler out of temperature, above 55F, for over 5 hours. Sweet potato 84F at 1:35pm, reheated at 10am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked brown rice 52F, garlic oil 53F, cooked white rice 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, raw shrimp 49F, sweet potato 84F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Cutting board on front service count Reach in cooler soiled. Nice machine interior soiled with brown rust-like stain and calcium stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line Employee handwash sink. Operator provided paper during time of inspection. Located at front counter Employee handwash sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles between employee restroom and dry storage shelf.
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp 49F at 2:36pm. Raw shrimp store in Walk in cooler. Walk in cooler out of temperature, above 55F, for over 5 hours. Sweet potato 84F at 1:35pm, reheated at 10am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked brown rice 52F, garlic oil 53F, cooked white rice 50F, cut tomatoes 50F, raw shrimp 49F, sweet potato 84F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked brown rice 131F, cooked red quinoa 128F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Cutting board on front service count Reach in cooler soiled. Nice machine interior soiled with brown rust-like stain and calcium stains.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No hot water at Handwash sink on service line. No cold water at Handwash sink in cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line Employee handwash sink. Operator provided paper during time of inspection. Located at front counter Employee handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on prep table adjacent to three compartment sink. Employee personal drink on spice storage rack adjacent to Reach in freezer. Employee relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles between employee restroom and dry storage shelf.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna not removed from packaging before thawing in Walk in cooler.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No hot water at Handwash sink on service line. No cold water at Handwash sink in cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook area.
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. Tuna not removed from packaging before thawing in Walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on Reach in cooler cutting board on front line cook.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles between employee restroom and dry storage shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters over griddle soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Single service cups stored on floor of cash register.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall beneath three compartment sink soiled. Wall adjacent to griddle and Reach in coolers on front line cook soiled. Wall behind dry storage rack adjacent to Walk in cooler soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at faucet at three compartment sink.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 3 pans cooked brown rice 48F cooked previous night and cooling overnight with lid on. 1 pan of cooked quinoa 49F cooked previous night and cooling overnight wi5 lid on.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna not removed from packaging before thawing in Walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pans cooked brown rice 48F cooked previous night and cooling overnight, 1 pan of cooked quinoa 49F cooked previous night and cooling overnight, Raw salmon 49F, 3 fillets raw salmon 46F, Feta cheese 49F, Shredded mozzarella 48F, Goat cheese 49F, Tzatziki sauce 49F, Hard boiled eggs 50F
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No hot water at Handwash sink on service line. No cold water at Handwash sink in cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook area.
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. Tuna not removed from packaging before thawing in Walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2025 license displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on Reach in cooler cutting board on front line cook.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles between employee restroom and dry storage shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters over griddle soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Single service cups stored on floor of cash register.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall beneath three compartment sink soiled. Wall adjacent to griddle and Reach in coolers on front line cook soiled. Wall behind dry storage rack adjacent to Walk in cooler soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking at faucet at three compartment sink.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 29 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not wash hands before changing gloves. Informed employee the importance of washing hands and changing gloves when switching tasks.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees wash hands with cold water. No hot water at Handwash sink on service line. No cold water at Handwash sink in cook line. Operator turned on valve for water but water remained off due to shared valve cause constant flow of water into sink.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside back kitchen, landed on order screen.
Presence of insects or other pests. 1 dead fly in drinks Reach in cooler located in dining room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm), operator retested to 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked brown rice 59F at 1:40pm prepared previous day, cooling for an undetermined amount of time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler, Cooked brown rice 59F at 1:40pm prepared previous day, cooling for an undetermined amount of time.
Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. No hot water at Handwash sink on service line. No cold water at Handwash sink in cook line. Operator turned on valve for water but water remained off due to shared valve cause constant flow of water into sink.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Blender in Employee handwash sink on service line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in front line cook area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handleless scoops inside quinoa bin on dry storage shelf. Sugar bin inside service line cabinet.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Located inside employee's restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line area with cut marks and no longer cleanable
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open container of Personal drink stored on dry storage shelves next to employee restroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints or beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On dry storage shelves over three compartment sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside Walk in cooler, leaking from fan.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Beneath Reach in freezer in back kitchen and on cook line area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles between employee restroom and dry storage shelf. Cove broken next to front door entrance.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Located on dry storage shelf over mop sink.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler. Ice around the cooler fan.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching cooked rice and quinoa inside warmer in front line cook.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Educational packet with choking poster has been provided to operator during time of inspection via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of metal cabinets on from service line soiled. Gaskets of Reach in freezer, Walk in cooler soiled. Hood filters over griddle heavily soiled. Employee handwash sink at service line soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three packages of chicken thawed on prep table next to mop sink. Operator moved to three compartment sink to thaw under running cold water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on back kitchen prep table next to mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and pepper mixture on dry storage shelf. Sugar bin inside service line cabinet.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press stored on prep table adjacent to cook line.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from grill has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken thawing in standing water.
Sep 12, 2023□ 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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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began touching food no gloves changed or hand washing.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. I'm front kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Dry storage area ceiling tile dripping water onto floor employee put bucket to catch water
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.