Sofresh
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Sofresh has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Sofresh on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of bleach stored next to containers of salad dressing in the dry area. Manager removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the front counter area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the three component sink area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed an employee cutting unwashed lettuce. Employee washed the cut and uncut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the tuna.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute un the drink machine in the dining room soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents next to the three compartment sink soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee discarded the tuna.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone stored on a preparation table next to a preparation sink. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine in the front counter area. Employee removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Jan 2, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the ice machine in the dining room soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under the preparation tables in the preparation area soiled.
23-03-4
78
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind the three compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
74
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked eggs 52F stored on ice in the cook line area. Manager stated the eggs had been stored on ice for approximately 45 minutes. Manager placed the eggs in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean pans in the back kitchen area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the ice machine in the dining room soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water on the hand washing sink in the front counter area shut off. Manager turned the hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control device installed over the reach in cooler in the salad make area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of feta cheese and a box Cauliflower stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
45
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary reading 00ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pesto with fresh garlic and oil (57F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on the make line. Manager stated the pesto was at room temperature for 1 hour. Manager placed the pesto in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored stored over food in the preparation area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw salmon then changed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Manager placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil Handles stored in the rice in hot holding. Manager removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna thawing in standing water. Employee placed the tuna in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sofresh on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sofresh?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sofresh.
How does Sofresh compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Sofresh most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Sofresh's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sofresh have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sofresh 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 Sofresh inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sofresh is inspected around three times per year on average.
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