SOPHIES CAFÉ
120 N RIDGEWOOD DR, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-840-6461
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pint of strawberries with mold on it in reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed pint of strawberries with mold on it in reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner discarded.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/ Observed no certified food manager with a staff of 7, by end of inspection certified food manager Y. Delcuato was here.
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.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of taco meat made on 7/16/26 not date marked in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed a bike by the reach in freezer in the kitchen, employee moved.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by front door in the red.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a container of condensed milk in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, employee moved eggs to the bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner placed raw chicken on bottom shelve.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen next to the 3-compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shrimp enchiladas and a pan of ground beef in the reach in cooler not labeled or date marked, owner stated was made yesterday morning, owner labeled and date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on the prep table in the kitchen, employee moved.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor, owner picked up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on shelf in the kitchen soiled with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the front reach in cooler at the front counter.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed scooter in the dry storage area with dry food and cans, owner moved the scooter to a different location.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw chicken over ready to eat sausage links and green peppers in the reach in cooler, employee moved.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed the cook breaking hard raw shell eggs and preparing a plate of cooked chicken without hand washing, educated the employee on handwashing through the owner, employee washed hands.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sub sandwiches out on the counter at room temperature, no written plan. Printed a copy of written procedures for owner went over.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bbq pork in the reach in cooler made the day before and not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink next to 3-compartment sink no hot water.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under 3-compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse and phone next to food in the dry storage area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee with a watch on in a food prep area preparing orders.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice and onions on the floor in the dry storage area.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under three compartment sink.
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.