Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOFRESH PALM HARBOR

326 E LAKE RD #14 · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34685

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3487399
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8840312
DBPR license6218306

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler: cooked rice (47F – Cooling). Rice was cooked yesterday and placed in the walk in cooler in a covered, large pan. Operator states the last time they checked the temperature was yesterday and the rice was at 52F. Discussed proper cooling procedures with operator. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked rice (47F – Cooling)

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (130F – Hot Holding) operator reheated to a minimum of 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. Missing employee reporting agreement for employees Malik and Jan. Discussed with manager.

#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing proof of training for one employee Jan who has been employed for longer than 60 days.

Basic 2

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching chicken and cooked quinoa. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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.