Inspection Report

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SOFRESH

1455 SECOND ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3340704
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8359963
DBPR license6805788

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of black beans dented at the seams. Person in charge placed the cans aside for a refund. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw fish removed their gloves the handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a items up from the floor then handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sandwich press soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink next to the cook line with very little water pressure.

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees on site engaging in food preparation with no CFM on site. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided form to the Person in charge, they filled it out before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 1

#1Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light installed over a reach in cooler in the make line area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.