SOUTHERN FRESH
122 3 AVE N, Safety Harbor FL 34695 · 727-216-6341
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
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MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025067593 | Jun 12, 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | $600 |
| 3--2024046525 | Apr 16, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $300 |
| 3--2022032969 | May 11, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2017037095 | Jul 25, 2017 | Feb 21, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 22, 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
utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Discussed with employee and operator the need to let equipment and utensils air dry
Apr 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Addition added to rear of establishment, plans submitted were rejected because changes need to be made. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over coleslaw mix. Discussed the need to store raw meat and eggs below ready to react to eat food.
Addition added to rear of establishment, plans submitted were rejected because changes need to be made. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board near back door.
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans.
Jun 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie is the only food manager. Her certificate expired on 12/16/2024.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed that plans have not been submitted. From last routine inspection: Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Only plans inspector is able to view are from 2011 when establishment was "Lulu's" under different ownership. Plans on file do not reflect establishement. There are significant changes from these plans. Operator states they have not submitted plans after their last routine inspection done on 4/16/24
Jun 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Administrative Complaint initiated on previous inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans.
Apr 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie is the only food manager. Her certificate expired on 12/16/2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine chemical test strips.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed that plans have not been submitted. From last routine inspection: Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Only plans inspector is able to view are from 2011 when establishment was "Lulu's" under different ownership. Plans on file do not reflect establishement. There are significant changes from these plans. Operator states they have not submitted plans after their last routine inspection done on 4/16/24
Jan 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. There was no reading for quaternary or chlorine for the dishmachine. Operator states the chlorine is for the dishmachine and had quaternary sanitizer hooked up to the dishmachine. Operator hooked up the chlorine, emptied the dishmachine, and re ran. Test was 50ppm chlorine.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm quaternary at three compartment sink. Operator refilled second test was 200ppm
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Commercially packaged salmon above onions and uncovered potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Seasoning at the bottom of the handwash sink next to the reach in freezer. Discussed with manager.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie is the only food manager. Her certificate expired on 12/16/2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine chemical test strips.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed that plans have not been submitted. From last routine inspection: Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Only plans inspector is able to view are from 2011 when establishment was "Lulu's" under different ownership. Plans on file do not reflect establishement. There are significant changes from these plans. Operator states they have not submitted plans after their last routine inspection done on 4/16/24
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm quaternary. Operator refilled from triple sink, second test 200ppm
Jun 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans.
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1 employees safe staff training has no date of training and expiration date.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage room with freezer and cooler.
Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Dry storage ceiling rafters exposed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concreate floor in dry storage
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry storage
Water draining onto floor surface. Reach in cooler in dry storage draining on to the floor
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 49F, raw beef 51F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 49F, raw beef 51, see stop sale. Butter 81F sitting on counter for an hour. Operator placed on stove top to reheat to 165
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to clean pots. Operator moved pots
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. Provided a hard copy of clean up plan
Food-contact surface stained from ice tea.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1 employees safe staff training has no date of training and expiration date.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage room with freezer and cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage above prep area next to hamburger buns. Employee moved beverage.
Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Dry storage ceiling rafters exposed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided hard copy of choking poster.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concreate floor in dry storage
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry storage
Water draining onto floor surface. Reach in cooler in dry storage draining on to the floor
Nov 2, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over peeled potatoes in three door cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked carrots 74f, sitting at room temperature for 1 hour.Item put in reach in cooler
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Item removed.
Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Room holding stand up cooler and freezer not fully enclosed. Glass panel missing from one door and screen torn on another door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unable to read hand wash sign in dish 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.