Sofresh Westshore
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
86
Score
Sofresh Westshore has been inspected eight times since 2022. Sofresh Westshore was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Sofresh Westshore is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at time of inspection
23-03-4
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed staining on some cutting boards at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards stored on shelves in back dry storage room at time of inspection n
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on table next to prep being performed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored on cans of pineapple at time of inspection.
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. Observed scoops stored with handles in pre cooked chicken, rice and quinoa at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
74
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in back prep room was blocked by trashcan. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink of cutting board on cooks line. Operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on food warmer torn. Rice warmer on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoodle handle in chicken on cooks line during inspection
10-06-5
78
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetable stock at 71f. Operator moved to walk-in. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hws in prep room blocked by garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
14-22-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on cutting board on kitchen line. Employee moved food to dining room. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled behind equipment on line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scooper handles in product
10-01-5
50
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Brown cardboard boxes on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofresh Westshore last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sofresh Westshore on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sofresh Westshore?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sofresh Westshore.
How does Sofresh Westshore compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Sofresh Westshore most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Sofresh Westshore's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sofresh Westshore have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sofresh Westshore 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 Westshore inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sofresh Westshore is inspected around two times per year on average.
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