SOFRESH SOHO
533 SOUTH HOWARD AVE. #8, Tampa FL 33606 · 8134438434
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings underneath shelves in dry storage.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee bottled soda in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move drink to lower shelf.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Wet nesting has build up of debris Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of whole tomatoes placed over hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Observed training for 2 employee. Operator states they have it but is unavailable Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Observed training for 2 employee. Operator states they have it but is unavailable Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink on prep table next to handwashing sink across from handwashing sink Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic containers on shelf in dish area Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for spoon was in cooked rice at hot holding unit across from flattop Priority: Basic
Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on outside of clean containers. Manager removed containers. Priority: Basic
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator started to thaw ROP fish. Inspector educated operator on proper thawing method and operator removed from packaging before thawing Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was stored standing in mop sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in restroom. Priority: Basic
Observed: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cart of broken down boxes blocking rear exit. Priority: Reporting
Jul 30, 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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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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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.
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. Joe E. Bobby.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside rice bin. Staff removed bowl.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin. Employee removed and placed bowl at dishwasher.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids on shelves across from 3 compartment sink have cracks.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink. Provided operator with updated education packet with handwashing signs.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup.
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall is soiled next to sandwich press.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath food preparation sink.
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings underneath shelves in dry storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. seaweed (58F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seaweed cold holding at 58F. Boiled eggs cold holding at 51F.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on cutting on cooks line. Employee removed cell phone and washed hands.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed chicken and properly stored it.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before preparation. Avocado still has sticker on them.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall is soiled next to sandwich press.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath food preparation sink.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non-food grade bleach used as sanitizer.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold corner of reach in cooler together on cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not using a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in back kitchen area across from ovens underneath food preparation table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line have old food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at hand washing sink on cooks line does not turn on.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados not washed before preparation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind sandwich press.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe Leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
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.
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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator physical copy of choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler have buildup of old food debris. Employee cleaned out gaskets.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to sandwich press has buildup of old food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing sink by walk in cooler.
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