So Fresh
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
95
Score
So Fresh has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open employee bottled soda in walk in cooler. Operator had employee move drink to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Wet nesting has build up of debris Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of whole tomatoes placed over hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed training for 2 employee. Operator states they have it but is unavailable Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed training for 2 employee. Operator states they have it but is unavailable Priority: Intermediate
53B-13-5
Basic - Observed: Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Priority: Basic
14-22-4
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink on prep table next to handwashing sink across from handwashing sink Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on plastic containers on shelf in dish area Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for spoon was in cooked rice at hot holding unit across from flattop **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-06-5
Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on outside of clean containers. Manager removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
16-46-4
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator started to thaw ROP fish. Inspector educated operator on proper thawing method and operator removed from packaging before thawing Priority: Basic
06-01-5
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was stored standing in mop sink. Priority: Basic
42-01-4
43
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Not observed **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
86
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Joe E. Bobby. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside rice bin. Staff removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
64
Jan 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin. Employee removed and placed bowl at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids on shelves across from 3 compartment sink have cracks.
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand washing sink across from 3 compartment sink. Provided operator with updated education packet with handwashing signs. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup.
14-17-4
67
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non-food grade bleach used as sanitizer.
22-48-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe Leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind sandwich press. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on cooks line have old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at hand washing sink on cooks line does not turn on.
29-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados not washed before preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to hold corner of reach in cooler together on cooks line.
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor in back kitchen area across from ovens underneath food preparation table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not using a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
13-03-4
58
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator physical copy of choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler have buildup of old food debris. Employee cleaned out gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to sandwich press has buildup of old food debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath hand washing sink by walk in cooler.
29-11-4
58
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board housing sandwich press has stains and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler has duct tape on corner on cooks line.
14-71-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers overtop 3 compartment sink have cracks and broken corners.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Grease stored on floor underneath hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line is soiled with old food debris. Manager cleaned out old food debris from inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on cutting board on cooks line. Manager removed cloths and placed in dirty clothes bin. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust buildup.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was So Fresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at So Fresh on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at So Fresh?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at So Fresh.
How does So Fresh compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
So Fresh most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has So Fresh's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at So Fresh have averaged around six 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 three times per year on average.
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