Sofra
606 Manatee Ave, Bradenton, FL 34205 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105831
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 4 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 19, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed non food grade paper towel used as liner for croutons near salad station.
Intermediate2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed soda nozzle at bar soiled.
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed ice scoop stored inside kitchen ice machine with handle stored in direct contact with ice. Chef removed scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed interior of ice machine in kitchen area soiled.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed to go containers on kitchen shelf not inverted. Chef inverted containers.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed carbon dioxide tank in bar area not secured.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.