So Fresh
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at So Fresh stretching back to 2022. So Fresh was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so So Fresh is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
14-10-4
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 125 F inside the warmer next to the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on the table under the salad lettuce cooler. Across from the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food on the cook line. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket is torn on the upright stainless steel refrigerator in the back prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood system above the cook line.
14-42-4
64
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 108F inside the holding cabinet to the left of the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The product was placed in the oven to be heated to 165F. 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black hat on the shelf with CASA SOLANA BLACK BEANS. Dry storage area. The hat was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee washing dishes.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Camaro containers on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall near the shelf where the printer is stored in the dry storage area. Hole was covered. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Slotted spoon with a green handle inside the holding drawers across from the cook line. The spoon was removed from the product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Beverages inside the beverage display at the front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
64
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Next to the 3 compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food.
13-04-4
86
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in the hand wash sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket on the shelf with Sweet Baby Rays Buffalo Wing Sauce. Shelf across from the single door upright freezer. The jacket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles on spoons touching rice, quinoa,chicken inside the hot holding cabinets across from the cook line. I had the employee to remove the handles from touching the products. Ice scoop handle touching ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes cut before washing. I had the employee to wash the tomatoes before proceeding with cutting the tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
78
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - ceiling tiles and vents soiled accumulated with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler fans
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
86
Feb 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Heading to back prep area
36-03-4
95
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in warmer drawers
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled with grease
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was So Fresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at So Fresh on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at So Fresh?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at So Fresh.
How does So Fresh compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
So Fresh most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has So Fresh's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at So Fresh have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at So Fresh means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is So Fresh inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, So Fresh is inspected around two times per year on average.
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