The Soho Backyard
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, The Soho Backyard has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
The Soho Backyard's latest score of 64 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained white cutting boards stored on shelf near triple sink at time of inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection
31A-11-4
64
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed portioned raw beef stored over cooked brisket in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tank not adequately secured. Observed small tank on floor at bar not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sliced ham and turkey in water. Operator placed under running water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of glass cleaner stored on prep table next to sauces and wings cooling in kitchen at time of inspection. Employee moved window washer to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Bluetooth speaker stored on prep table next to cooling wings and sauces. Employee moved speaker during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on lift top reach in cooler in kitchen at time of inspection
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Employee moved food to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. Dumpster shared with other businesses in strip mall location. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
67
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles in kitchen with blue liquid in them. Operator labeled bottles during inspection **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash signage missing at hand wash sinks at bar and in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Tall stand up cooler in kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grease build up on hoods over fryer in kitchen.
36-50-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small tank at bar.
51-11-4
52
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by small prep table. Employee removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brandon Weiss and Destiny Paynter
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Employee started cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at back bar not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile in kitchen next to hood system.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards. Operator removed and replaced with new cutting boards during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen around triple sink area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Employee removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at bars hand wash sink. Operator made sign and hung during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster shared with other establishments in strip mall
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
36-50-4
47
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 47 Moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Emailed to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, can opener, **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in kitchen blocked by a prep table. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handsink in kitchen
29-11-4
41
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Block with a small table
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm /100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Soho Backyard last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Soho Backyard on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Soho Backyard?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Soho Backyard.
How does The Soho Backyard compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Soho Backyard most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Soho Backyard's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Soho Backyard have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Soho Backyard 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 The Soho Backyard inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Soho Backyard is inspected around two times per year on average.
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