SOHO BACKYARD
610 S ARMENIA, Tampa FL 33609 · 850-251-5812
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained white cutting boards stored on shelf near triple sink at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed portioned raw beef stored over cooked brisket in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured. Observed small tank on floor at bar not secured at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sliced ham and turkey in water. Operator placed under running water during inspection.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee bottled water stored on wire shelves with clean dish ware. Operator disposed of bottle during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets on reach in cooler under expo window in kitchen at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid opened at time of inspection. Dumpster is shared with other tenants in strip mall.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish being thawed in food container with standing water. Operator moved tuna to cooler during inspection to finish thawing the product.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of glass cleaner stored on prep table next to sauces and wings cooling in kitchen at time of inspection. Employee moved window washer to chemical shelf.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Bluetooth speaker stored on prep table next to cooling wings and sauces. Employee moved speaker during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on lift top reach in cooler in kitchen at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Employee moved food to shelf.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Dumpster shared with other businesses in strip mall location.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 boards stained in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles in kitchen with blue liquid in them. Operator labeled bottles during inspection
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tank at bar.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash signage missing at hand wash sinks at bar and in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Tall stand up cooler in kitchen
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grease build up on hoods over fryer in kitchen.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brandon Weiss and Destiny Paynter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Employee started cleaning during inspection
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by small prep table. Employee removed during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at back bar not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in kitchen next to hood system.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards. Operator removed and replaced with new cutting boards during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen around triple sink area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Employee removed during inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bars hand wash sink. Operator made sign and hung during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster shared with other establishments in strip mall
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
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.