Sos Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
67
Score
Sos Cafe appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Sos Cafe was last inspected on Oct 31, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Sos Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar dispenser nozzles soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in sugar in bulk container at front bar area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer gasket soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
67
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of olives and 1 can of corn.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, unable to get dish machine to work correctly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 droppings in cabinets under unused bar area in concert hall and 3 droppings in the dry storage area across concert hall. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding) item in steam table for 3 hours, employee had item double panned in steam she removed the double pan. Employee reheated to 174F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Buttermilk container exterior soiled in walk-in cooler. Interior deflector plate in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Black piece of equipment in handwash sink on cooks line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle outside back door the lid is open.
33-29-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior walls of dish machine soiled with white substance build up.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to tea urn behind front counter. Drink on top of ice machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in prep area with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Black door in the back of dining/stage area sun shining through indicating a door gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor under steam table in kitchen. Salt shakers on floor in dry storage room across from walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread rack on cooks line soiled. Reach-in cooler door jam soiled located across from three compartment sink. Walk-in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on shelf above steam table the containers food contact surface is facing upwards/not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in prep area across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
29
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox spray on shelf over steam table. Manager moved to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Mold-like substance on interior of ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in salad reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Mold-like substance on gaskets of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grooved cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
50
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of marinara sauce dented along horizontal seam in two spots. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Potato salad dated 2-2-24. Manager voluntarily discarded.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. No label on spray bottle of liquid on chemical storage rack. Manager unsure of what was in the bottle and voluntarily discarded.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave nterior soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Mold-like substance on upper plate of ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in mens bathroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above prep table. Jacket/purse hanging on rack over clean dishes and sugar bin.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grooved cutting boards.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on gaskets of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on food bin. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
43
Oct 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. No date mark and date opened unknown on opened container of milk. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-17-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food residue. Pan lids stored with grease accumulation. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of stacked food bins on wire rack storage shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust accumulation on plate storage shelves. Hood filter soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored food bins.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in vertical reach-in cooler in hall area.
29-49-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Three chipped plates on storage shelf.
14-12-4
58
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of tomato paste. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by wet cloths. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working over 60 days with expired training certificate.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior side wall. Can opener blade. Microwave interior. Plate and filter-holder rail of front tea machine.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth under front counter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket solution tested 0ppm. Operator remixed and then tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty machine exterior not inverted or protected.
10-12-5
50
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced turkey 9/8. Cooked penne pasta 8/25. Cooked sausage 9/15.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 chemical spray bottles on racks above single service Togo cups. Operator moved bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw philly meat stored over jalepeno poppers in reach in freezer in front of fryer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple degreaser in bottle in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water. Operator placed in sink with cold water running on top. Hamburger at room temperature. Operator placed back in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside/outside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on prep table on cooks line. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Phone charging in wall on clean dish rack next to plates.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One container handles that has been warped from heat. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle backsplash of drink machine by small bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sos Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sos Cafe on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sos Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sos Cafe.
How does Sos Cafe compare to other restaurants in Live Oak?
Sos Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Live Oak average of 81.
Has Sos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sos Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sos Cafe 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 Sos Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sos Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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