Southern Fresh
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Southern Fresh 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Safety Harbor average 81, so Southern Fresh is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Addition added to rear of establishment, plans submitted were rejected because changes need to be made. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: I spoke with Carley from plan Review who stated that the operator submitted plans in September but more information was needed so Plan Review sent a letter of deficiency. The operator never responded so a new set of plans needs to be submitted. I spoke with operator who was aware that plans needed to be submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over coleslaw mix. Discussed the need to store raw meat and eggs below ready to react to eat food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Addition added to rear of establishment, plans submitted were rejected because changes need to be made. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board near back door. **Warning**
22-02-4
70
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: No plan review submitted for room addition **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Administrative Complaint initiated on previous inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans.
51-16-7
70
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie is the only food manager. Her certificate expired on 12/16/2024. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine chemical test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed that plans have not been submitted. From last routine inspection: Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Only plans inspector is able to view are from 2011 when establishment was "Lulu's" under different ownership. Plans on file do not reflect establishement. There are significant changes from these plans. Operator states they have not submitted plans after their last routine inspection done on 4/16/24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: No plan review found for renovation. Operator stated a plan was submitted in 2015 and it was at that time that they were told they had to add a sink and was then approved. I called plan review who was unable to locate plans. Operator will submit new plans. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
74
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. There was no reading for quaternary or chlorine for the dishmachine. Operator states the chlorine is for the dishmachine and had quaternary sanitizer hooked up to the dishmachine. Operator hooked up the chlorine, emptied the dishmachine, and re ran. Test was 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm quaternary at three compartment sink. Operator refilled second test was 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Commercially packaged salmon above onions and uncovered potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Seasoning at the bottom of the handwash sink next to the reach in freezer. Discussed with manager.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jamie is the only food manager. Her certificate expired on 12/16/2024.
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine chemical test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed that plans have not been submitted. From last routine inspection: Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. Only plans inspector is able to view are from 2011 when establishment was "Lulu's" under different ownership. Plans on file do not reflect establishement. There are significant changes from these plans. Operator states they have not submitted plans after their last routine inspection done on 4/16/24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm quaternary. Operator refilled from triple sink, second test 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
41
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-18: Spoke with Cindy in plan review who confirmed new plans have not been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1 employees safe staff training has no date of training and expiration date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Reach in cooler in dry storage draining on to the floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage room with freezer and cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Dry storage ceiling rafters exposed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-58-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concreate floor in dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
64
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to clean pots. Operator moved pots **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 49F, raw beef 51F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. 0 ppm. Employee set up 3 compartment sink **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 49F, raw beef 51, see stop sale. Butter 81F sitting on counter for an hour . Operator placed on stove top to reheat to 165 **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided a hard copy of clean up plan **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained from ice tea. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Mop sink moved to outside back door Ice machine moved to shed outside 3 smokers added outside at rear of the building Prep room added on other side of cook line Prep table added to cook line Refrigerator missing from location of 3 compartment sink Food being stored in a room that used to be a screened room,the screened room has a ceiling, walls and d floor that are not smooth and easily cleanable Flat top grill missing from plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1 employees safe staff training has no date of training and expiration date. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Exposed studs/joists/rafters present in food preparation or warewashing area. Dry storage ceiling rafters exposed. **Warning**
36-58-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided hard copy of choking poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry storage **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Reach in cooler in dry storage draining on to the floor **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage above prep area next to hamburger buns. Employee moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in storage room with freezer and cooler. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concreate floor in dry storage **Warning**
36-02-5
22
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over peeled potatoes in three door cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked carrots 74f, sitting at room temperature for 1 hour.Item put in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Room holding stand up cooler and freezer not fully enclosed. Glass panel missing from one door and screen torn on another door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-43-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Unable to read hand wash sign in dish area.
31B-04-4
58
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - box and packages of pork inside back food prep area - employee relocated items - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back food prep area - operator put soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Packages of pork in hand wash sink thawing at room temperature- reviewed proper thawing with manager - pork chops moved for immediate food prep **Corrective Action Taken**
06-06-5
Basic - Food ( ground beef and raw pork in reach in cooler ,seafood in reach in freezer ) stored in a room that is not fully enclosed. -glass missing from door and screen door - food not stored protected
08B-43-4
61
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over peeled potatoes. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent droppings under dish machine. Operator has swept up and sanitized area. Operator fixed hole in wood floor three weeks ago with help from swat pest control. Dropping were never cleaned up at the time. No new holes or rub marks observed. Swat extermination also states no new activity. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southern Fresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southern Fresh on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southern Fresh?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southern Fresh.
How does Southern Fresh compare to other restaurants in Safety Harbor?
Southern Fresh most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Safety Harbor average of 81.
Has Southern Fresh's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Fresh 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 Southern Fresh 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 Southern Fresh inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Fresh is inspected around four times per year on average.
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