Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1446 S Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764
Overview

Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 173 violations—averaging 6.9 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout its inspection history, with handwashing violations appearing in at least 7 of the past 8 inspections, employee health policy violations cited 4 times since 2022, and shell stock handling violations documented across multiple years. Chemical storage violations appeared in at least 3 inspections between 2022 and 2023. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 documented 6 violations—all basic-level—and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
176Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater last inspected?
Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater had?
Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater find?
Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Sofia's Greek Cafe in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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