SOFRESH SRQ
1455 2 ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-803-5800
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 31 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the drink machine in the front counter area soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored in the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee removed the pans.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of bleach stored next to containers of salad dressing in the dry area. Manager removed the bleach.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the three component sink area soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an employee cutting unwashed lettuce. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 18, 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
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the tuna.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute un the drink machine in the dining room soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents next to the three compartment sink soiled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the tuna.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored on a preparation table next to a preparation sink. Employee removed the phone.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine in the front counter area. Employee removed the scoop.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the ice machine in the dining room soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the preparation tables in the preparation area soiled.
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded the tuna.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (88F - Hot Holding); Quinoa (92F - Hot Holding) stored in the hold holding unit on the cook line. Manager stated the items were reheated and placed in the holding unit at 9:30. Manager reheated the items to a temperature above 165F, turned up the heat in the hot holding unit and placed them in the items in the hot holding unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the ice machine in the dining room soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink.
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 tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded the tuna.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk in cooler soiled.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the three compartment sink soiled.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs 52F stored on ice in the cook line area. Manager stated the eggs had been stored on ice for approximately 45 minutes. Manager placed the eggs in the walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean pans in the back kitchen area. Manager removed the bottles.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the ice machine in the dining room soiled.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water on the hand washing sink in the front counter area shut off. Manager turned the hot water on.
Food stored on floor. Container of feta cheese and a box Cauliflower stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device installed over the reach in cooler in the salad make area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink next to the cook line with very little water pressure.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light installed over a reach in cooler in the make line area.
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of black beans dented at the seams. Person in charge placed the cans aside for a refund.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish removed their gloves the handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands.
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 picked a items up from the floor then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink next to the cook line with very little water pressure.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees on site engaging in food preparation with no CFM on site.
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. Provided form to the Person in charge, they filled it out before the end of the inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light installed over a reach in cooler in the make line area.
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.