Sofresh
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
86
Score
Sofresh appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Lakewood Ranch facility scores 89, putting Sofresh on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters above the grill with a grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
14-17-4
86
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some grease dripping from the ansul pipes and hood frame. Fan guards in walk in cooler are rusty.
23-03-4
95
Jan 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and paper towel holder at front kitchen. Operator replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents throughout the kitchen, rusting.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Ahi thawed in ROP in the walk in cooler. Operator removed item. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters to the point of dripping.
23-03-4
74
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No CFM proof. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No Food Handler Training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a water and ice dispensing unit with a mold like substance inside the dispensing unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon thawing in walk in cooler and not removed from original packaging or opened for air. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up above the flat grills. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the grill on the cook line. Operator placed paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover missing under three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Employee moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle stored inside of rice, quinoa, and tofu on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the smoothie making station at the reach-in cooler in the front counter area, on prep area next to the press, and individual cutting boards stored on shelf to the right of the three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
70
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored next to straws in cabinet underneath self dispensing water and ice machine in dining area. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris and self dispensing ice chute soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the cook line. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on dry storage rack next to food.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with tofu in reach-in cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Multiple individual cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and hood filters on cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sofresh on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sofresh?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sofresh.
How does Sofresh compare to other restaurants in Lakewood Ranch?
Sofresh most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakewood Ranch average of 89.
Has Sofresh's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sofresh have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sofresh 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 Sofresh inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sofresh is inspected around two times per year on average.
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