Corner Bar Soho

402 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Corner Bar Soho, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide over blender on shelf. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with bile liquid at bar.

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk plastic water bottles on floor in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch and opened drinks over raw bacon and beef in walk in cooler.

08B-49-4

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients. Chef added proper labeling. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by back door. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cheese sauce,Marinara prepared on 05/17/2024 Chef discarded items. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 128F.

10-05-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting boards. Chef removed cloth placed board at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside walk in cooler.

12B-13-4

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed pickles and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small freezer in back kitchen area has ice buildup.

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corner Bar Soho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corner Bar Soho on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corner Bar Soho?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Corner Bar Soho.

How does Corner Bar Soho compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Corner Bar Soho most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Corner Bar Soho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Corner Bar Soho have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Corner Bar Soho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Corner Bar Soho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Corner Bar Soho is inspected around two times per year on average.

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