SOFRESH LONGWOOD
2425 W STATE RD 434, Longwood FL 32779 · 4073246364
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cooked injected meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time and temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. - beef (145f-150f - Cooking) - per manager via phone call, beef is mechanically tenderized. Advised manager to discuss with team proper cooking temps.
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 where beverage is packaged.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket of chest freezer soiled - gasket of cookline coolers soiled - exterior of cookline cooler
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
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.
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. - rop tuna
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. - beverage cups at grab and go cooler. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 28 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Tcs pesto sauce (76F - Cold Holding); - tzatziki (78F - Cold Holding) observed in in ice well with ice packs at bottom. Employee states brought out at 10am. See stop sale
Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Tcs pesto sauce (76F - Cold Holding); - tzatziki (78F - Cold Holding) observed in in ice well with ice packs at bottom. Employee states brought out at 10am. See stop sale Priority: High Priority
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at SALAD COOLER stained
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.
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at SALAD COOLER stained Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic scoop no handle used to scoop rice
Clean linens stored in improper location. - bag of clean aprons and wiping cloth stored on a rusty grease interceptor.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in bin lined with soiled wiping cloth
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 - salmon
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment at cookline
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets soiled at cookline cooler - exterior of coolers at cookline - hood baffle filters - flat top grill surface and right side - 2 burner stove - panini press
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic scoop no handle used to scoop rice Priority: Basic
Observed: Clean linens stored in improper location. - bag of clean aprons and wiping cloth stored on a rusty grease interceptor. Priority: Basic
Observed: Clean utensils or equipment stored in bin lined with soiled wiping cloth Priority: Basic
Observed: 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 - salmon Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment at cookline Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets soiled at cookline cooler - exterior of coolers at cookline - hood baffle filters - flat top grill surface and right side - 2 burner stove - panini press Priority: Basic
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - manager states his CFM is expired.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink near triple sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice
Clean linens stored in improper location. - clean wiping cloths and aprons stored on top of grease interceptor
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - salad cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - corner spot near grease interceptor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket soiled at cookline coolers - gasket soiled at reach in freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at panini press
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at front counter stained. - gasket of reach in freezer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cup no handle in bulk rice container
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cook line
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. - Packaged drinks (infused water, lemon berry fresca, house lemonade, berry Iced Tea) sold in grab and go cooler - Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. - ROP salmon and Tuna thawed not opened from original packaging
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board at front counter stained. - gasket of reach in freezer
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. - infused water made with filtered water, cucumber slice, and lemon slice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cup no handle in bulk rice container
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cook line
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. - salmon 39f - tuna 40f See stop sale
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. - Packaged drinks (infused water, lemon berry fresca, house lemonade, berry Iced Tea) sold in grab and go cooler - Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
Jul 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at dish station
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters soiled - gasket and opening of salad station cooler - gasket and opening of upright freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - chicken sitting in prep sink, no running water
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocados in reach in cooler unwashed per line cook. - avocados over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SALAD COOLER: - hummus (46F - Cold Holding); - cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding); - hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); - goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); - feta (47F - Cold Holding) WALK IN COOLER: - tofu (47F - Cold Holding); - noodles (46F - Cold Holding); - hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding); - mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding); - feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); - goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); - tuna (46F - Cold Holding); - shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); - hummus (47F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at dish station
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee food and drink on shelf with other food items
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. - unwashed avocado cut on cookline cutting board. Cutting board not sanitized before continued food prep.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters soiled - gasket and opening of salad station cooler - gasket and opening of upright freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - chicken sitting in prep sink, no running water
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocados in reach in cooler unwashed per line cook. - avocados over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish station
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Salmon not removed from packaging before thawing per manufacturer instructions
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel or soap at hand washing sink at dish wash area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl instead of scoop in rice container
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon not removed from packaging before thawing per manufacturer instructions
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar have no label at dry storage area
Aug 11, 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
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf at the 3 compartment sink has fallen to the tile
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.