SONI CAFE
4211 W BOY SCOUT BLVD STE 130, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 10 oz of cut melon stored in walk-in cooler Observed employee discard
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed burn gel stored over food in dry storage room
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 CO2 tanks not secured under service line prep table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in back prep area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of turkey sausage stored on floor in walking freezer
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo lids stored on floor in dry storage room
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under hand sink in back prep area leaking
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 10 oz of cut melon stored in walk-in cooler Observed employee discard
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding)in reachin cooler on service line
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef patty (97F - Hot Holding)on steam table, beef patty's were reheated to 174F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner stored on top shelf of food storage shelf above tortillas Corrected -observed employee remove
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand sink used as a dump sink for drinks
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 10 oz of cut melon stored in walk-in cooler Observed employee discard
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of chips stored on floor in dry storage room Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date marks on clean plastic containers on storage shelf in dish area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks, spoons, knifes not properly inverted at self service station
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink corrected to 300 ppm.
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. Employee health agreement emailed to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back employee hand wash, corrected, manager placed soap,during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken soup held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed phone during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Corrected operator placed foods on shelf during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large party tray lids not inverted, corrected, operator inverted lids during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thigh meat thawing out on counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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