Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County

SOFRESH

11569 STATE RD 70 E UNIT 106, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Oct 1, 2024
City
Lakewood Ranch
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23213159

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a water and ice dispensing unit with a mold like substance inside the dispensing unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 23213158

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No CFM proof. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 23213160

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No Food Handler Training. Admin Complaint

06-09-1

Detail 23213164

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon thawing in walk in cooler and not removed from original packaging or opened for air. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23213163

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23213161

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23213162

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up above the flat grills. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23029269

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a water and ice dispensing unit with a mold like substance inside the dispensing unit. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23029272

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back kitchen blocked with a cart and knives stored in sink well. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23029276

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of CFM. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23029273

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in back kitchen or at front hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23029275

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. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23029271

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Salmon thawing in walk in cooler and not removed from original packaging or opened for air. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23029274

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23029270

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23029268

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up above the flat grills. Warning

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22779091

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table next to range. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 22779096

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen with knives and scouring pads in well of sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 22779095

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate of person in charge or in establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: No proof of certified food manager certificate at 60 day callback. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 22779092

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 1 Safe staff training. All other staff have been employed for more than 60 days without required food handler training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: No proof of state approved food handler training certificates. Person in charge stated they have 6 employees that have been employed more than 60 days without food handler training. Admin Complaint

36-68-5

Detail 22779093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a grease on hood ceiling, walls and ansul system pipes dripping onto the grill and into food. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22779090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22779094

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up and dripping down the wall behind the flat grills. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Time Extended

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-09-4

Detail 22625200

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed line cooks not changing gloves after changing tasks and handling equipment then touching ready to eat food. Operator coached staff on proper procedures. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22625202

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table next to range.

31A-09-4

Detail 22625198

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen with knives and scouring pads in well of sink.

53A-01-7

Detail 22625203

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certificate of person in charge or in establishment. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22625199

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. Observed 1 Safe staff training. All other staff have been employed for more than 60 days without required food handler training.

12B-07-4

Detail 22625204

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a can of Red Bull on food preparation table open and bring consumed while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22625206

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee preparing food. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 22625205

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a grease on hood ceiling, walls and ansul system pipes dripping onto the grill and into food.

31B-04-4

Detail 22625196

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign provided for employee/guest restroom.

23-03-4

Detail 22625197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up and dripping down the wall behind the flat grills.

21-10-4

Detail 22625201

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed employees using dry soiled wiping towels to wipe down counter and cutting boards. Operator coached employees on proper procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 22204925

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22204918

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. Observed some of the employee illness reporting forms completed but not all of them.

36-34-5

Detail 22204919

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavily soiled ceiling vents over dry storage in back room area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22204920

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple personal drinks above food preparation table.

13-07-4

Detail 22204923

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing jewelry other than just a single band.

13-03-4

Detail 22204922

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint. Employee put on a hat. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22204924

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs laying in ready to eat food at front counter prep table. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22204921

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters to the point of dripping.

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 21587895

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the grill on the cook line. Operator placed paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21587890

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the smoothie making station at the reach-in cooler in the front counter area, on prep area next to the press, and individual cutting boards stored on shelf to the right of the three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 21587891

Basic - Drain cover missing under three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21587893

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Employee moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 21587892

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle stored inside of rice, quinoa, and tofu on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21587894

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroom.

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 21214219

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored next to straws in cabinet underneath self dispensing water and ice machine in dining area. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21214217

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris and self dispensing ice chute soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance.

31B-02-4

Detail 21214213

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the cook line. Employee placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 21214215

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under three compartment sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 21214214

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on dry storage rack next to food.

10-08-5

Detail 21214218

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine.

10-06-5

Detail 21214216

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with tofu in reach-in cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21214211

Basic - Multiple individual cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21214212

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and hood filters on cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-39-4

Detail 20927424

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine solution at 10 ppm. Operator discarded solution. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20927425

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and self dispensing ice chute.

14-01-5

Detail 20927423

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to-go bowls being used as a scoop in food product in containers on dry storage shelf in rear of kitchen.

10-06-5

Detail 20927421

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed serving spoon handles in contact with cooked rice and cooked quinoa. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20927422

Basic - Observed multiple cutting boards with cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 20324237

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 #10 cans of Sysco applesauce with dents.

12A-07-5

Detail 20324230

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator on proper hand wash procedures.

14-09-4

Detail 20324236

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on multiple cutting boards. Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 20324231

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed torn gaskets on 3 door hooded reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-09-4

Detail 20324235

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed at mop sink.

10-06-5

Detail 20324232

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed serving spoon handles in contact with rice, cooked plants. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20324234

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20324233

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in standing water. Importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.