SOFRESH
SOFRESH maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in FT. LAUDERDALE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
506 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10906028
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above cook line
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag, jacket stored on prep table. Operator removed and properly stored Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at 2 door flip top soiled
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
- 11-26-1: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. Not provided for new employee. Provided to operator
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled bleach Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 5/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10793115
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 3/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8994007
- 06-09-1: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. Walk in cooler - Raw salmon . Per operator placed in unit approximately 4 hours ago to thaw. Reviewed proper procedures and operator immediately opened packages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut kale. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor - Cookline. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-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/ PIC - Shanti Crumpler. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning
- 53B-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. Warning
Inspection Date: 10/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734479
- 06-09-1: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. Walk in cooler - salmon 37F and tuna (still frozen) - per operator placed in unit to thaw this morning. Reviewed proper procedures and operator opened packages. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in tofu - grill drawers. Operator removed utensil. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - rice/quinoa scoops in water 79F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline - operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline - large flip top - raw tuna stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - large flip top - diced tomatoes - ambient cooling approximately 3.5 hours at 3:30pm (51-55F) at 3:50pm 49-50F. At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur. Advised operator to move to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Inspection Date: 2/26/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8476035
Inspection Date: 11/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475508
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. cutting boards on bane Marie's in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/17/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356175
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler/prep table Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. cutting boards on bane Marie's in kitchen Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on prep table by kitchen entry way Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados in use in bane Marie with stickers. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over home made siracha in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by two garbage bins, prep table, and bane Marie. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5: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