Sofresh #001
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
67
Score
Sofresh #001, located at 2774 E Fowler in Tampa, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on December 15, 2025, with a score of 67. This inspection identified two major and four minor violations, including issues with nonfood-contact surfaces, leaking pipes, and improper wet mop storage. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its nine recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside small reach in cooler next to grill are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops sitting on side of mop bucket by mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking have no labeling of ingredients. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from grill has stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
67
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in kitchen have cracks,melted,broken corners. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quaternary ammonia tested at kit at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
16-32-5
82
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers in kitchen have cracks,melted,broken corners. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Sweet potatoes not washed before preparation. Staff washed sweet potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of small reach in cooler next to sandwich press.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no label of ingredients on cooks line. Manager added proper labeling to bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitizer in 3 compartment sink while washing dishes.Manager emptied and refilled sink retested at quaternary ammonia 200. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp 51F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 51F, beef 48F, salmon 47F, Items placed inside walk in freezer at 12:20-re temp at 12:45 all below 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains on reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quaternary ammonia tested at kit at time of inspection.
16-32-5
41
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups stored inside bulk food containers in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on some plastic food containers stacked on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. - Observed plastic food container lid on container of raw chicken with broken edges and corners in walk in cooler. - Observed some plastic food containers stored on shelves with broken corners at time of inspection.
14-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator unable to present last inspection report. Operator states they were inspected on 2/25/2025 but is unable to produce inspection with that date. Last known inspection available on FOD and OnBase is from 8/14/2024. Spoke with supervisor Jessica M and was advised to proceed with inspection if operator was unable to show most recent inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket not set to dry at time of inspection.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle on cooks line not labeled at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stored on shelves are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near back prep area. Ice machine in customer self serve area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Nonhandled scoop used to scoop sugar. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front cutting board near register. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings on storage rack above single service. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed tomato's being cut, operator took tomatoes to be washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over simple syrup in walk in. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by cleaning supplies, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employee sign reporting agreement at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
52
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Wet nesting observed at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Self service water machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Self service water machine soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
82
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted over ice machine. Employee inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees prepping and cooking food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice on cook line. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids not inverted across from register. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee pick up food debris off of floor and touch trash can then proceeded to attempt to cut sweet potatoes. Discussed proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Self service water machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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 5 employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
37
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees using cell phone on cooks line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees inside restaurant have on hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids and plastic containers have cracks on storage shelves next to 3 compartment sink.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board while cutting tomatoes.
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler across from grill.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from grill are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop sink.
42-01-4
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. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler with small cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation.
53A-11-4
41
May 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing at wall in between front counter and main kitchen.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with deep grooves in all cutting boards through kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on cutlery kit cardboard box. Cellphone on cutting board across from grill. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Water in between dishes on clean dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on side prep table and front counter where food prep takes place. Wet wiping cloth removed from counters.
21-12-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with disinfectant on food prep counter. Employee removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Manager admitted that they did not know they were suppose to calibrate thermometer using the ice bath method.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment needs quaternary ammonia test kit.
16-32-5
37
Violations — Dec 15, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside small reach in cooler next to grill are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops sitting on side of mop bucket by mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking have no labeling of ingredients. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from grill has stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
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Core (Minor)
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