Sophies Café
120 N Ridgewood Dr, Sebring, FL 33870 · Permanent Food Service · License 3801236
What drove the grade
Food with mold-like growth.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 17 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
More time given
- First visitJul 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
See stop sale. Observed pint of strawberries with mold on it in reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed pans of taco meat made on 7/16/26 not date marked in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ Observed no certified food manager with a staff of 7, by end of inspection certified food manager Y. Delcuato was here.
Fixed on the spot
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Observed a bike by the reach in freezer in the kitchen, employee moved.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by front door in the red.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.