LIVE OAK, Suwannee County

SOS CAFE

3076 95TH DR, LIVE OAK, FL 32060

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
May 21, 2026
City
LIVE OAK
County
Suwannee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24588442

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-Iike substances on ice machine deflector plate.

40-06-5

Detail 24588444

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24588441

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back exterior door. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24588443

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust accumulation. Walk-in freezer gasket soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24161042

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar dispenser nozzles soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24161046

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24161045

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24161043

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of back exterior door. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24161044

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in sugar in bulk container at front bar area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24161041

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer gasket soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 24161040

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 23647961

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of olives and 1 can of corn.

22-41-4

Detail 23647972

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, unable to get dish machine to work correctly. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23647973

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 droppings in cabinets under unused bar area in concert hall and 3 droppings in the dry storage area across concert hall. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23647963

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding) item in steam table for 3 hours, employee had item double panned in steam she removed the double pan. Employee reheated to 174F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23647968

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line. Buttermilk container exterior soiled in walk-in cooler. Interior deflector plate in ice machine. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23647971

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Black piece of equipment in handwash sink on cooks line.

16-03-4

Detail 23647967

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior walls of dish machine soiled with white substance build up.

12B-07-4

Detail 23647962

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to tea urn behind front counter. Drink on top of ice machine.

14-11-5

Detail 23647970

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in prep area with deep cut marks. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23647965

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Black door in the back of dining/stage area sun shining through indicating a door gap.

08B-38-4

Detail 23647969

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor under steam table in kitchen. Salt shakers on floor in dry storage room across from walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 23647966

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle outside back door the lid is open.

23-03-4

Detail 23647964

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread rack on cooks line soiled. Reach-in cooler door jam soiled located across from three compartment sink. Walk-in freezer gasket soiled. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23647960

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on shelf above steam table the containers food contact surface is facing upwards/not inverted.

29-49-6

Detail 23647959

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in prep area across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 23327765

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.

41-10-4

Detail 23327770

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox spray on shelf over steam table. Manager moved to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23327767

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Mold-like substance on interior of ice bin. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23327768

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's restroom. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23327772

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grooved cutting boards. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23327766

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23327769

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Mold-like substance on gaskets of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23327771

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in salad reach-in cooler.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 22688043

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of marinara sauce dented along horizontal seam in two spots. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22688040

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Potato salad dated 2-2-24. Manager voluntarily discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 22688036

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave nterior soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Mold-like substance on upper plate of ice bin. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22688044

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in mens bathroom.

41-21-4

Detail 22688042

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. No label on spray bottle of liquid on chemical storage rack. Manager unsure of what was in the bottle and voluntarily discarded.

36-34-5

Detail 22688035

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22688037

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above prep table. Jacket/purse hanging on rack over clean dishes and sugar bin.

14-11-5

Detail 22688041

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grooved cutting boards.

23-03-4

Detail 22688039

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on gaskets of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

16-46-4

Detail 22688038

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on food bin. Repeat Violation

Oct 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

01B-17-5

Detail 22375938

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. No date mark and date opened unknown on opened container of milk. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22375940

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food residue. Pan lids stored with grease accumulation. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like stains. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22375943

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink on prep table. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22375944

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of stacked food bins on wire rack storage shelf.

23-03-4

Detail 22375945

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust accumulation on plate storage shelves. Hood filter soiled with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22375942

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored food bins.

29-49-6

Detail 22375941

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in vertical reach-in cooler in hall area.

14-12-4

Detail 22375939

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Three chipped plates on storage shelf.

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21901369

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of tomato paste. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21901373

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior side wall. Can opener blade. Microwave interior. Plate and filter-holder rail of front tea machine.

31A-09-4

Detail 21901374

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by wet cloths. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21901371

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working over 60 days with expired training certificate.

10-12-5

Detail 21901375

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty machine exterior not inverted or protected.

23-03-4

Detail 21901370

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.

12B-13-4

Detail 21901376

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 21901372

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth under front counter. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21901377

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket solution tested 0ppm. Operator remixed and then tested at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-17-6

Detail 21378503

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw philly meat stored over jalepeno poppers in reach in freezer in front of fryer.

01B-24-5

Detail 21378513

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced turkey 9/8. Cooked penne pasta 8/25. Cooked sausage 9/15.

41-10-4

Detail 21378511

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 chemical spray bottles on racks above single service Togo cups. Operator moved bottles. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21378508

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled.

41-17-4

Detail 21378502

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple degreaser in bottle in back storage area. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 21378514

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside/outside warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 21378506

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On cooks line.

12B-07-4

Detail 21378507

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on prep table on cooks line. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21378512

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone charging in wall on clean dish rack next to plates.

14-11-5

Detail 21378509

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One container handles that has been warped from heat. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21378505

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door handle.

23-03-4

Detail 21378504

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle backsplash of drink machine by small bar. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21378510

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water. Operator placed in sink with cold water running on top. Hamburger at room temperature. Operator placed back in cooler. Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 19

01B-12-4

Detail 20889147

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employee had bottle of orange juice in ice bin at front counter.

01B-07-4

Detail 20889153

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 pack of bread.

08A-05-6

Detail 20889150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked pulled pork. Employee placed raw on bottom. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20889144

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line: turkey (47 - Cold Holding); cooler lid was opened during lunch rush. Reach in cooler: shrimp (51 - Cold Holding) had been thawed a few hours previous.

22-02-4

Detail 20889149

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

53A-07-6

Detail 20889159

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20889146

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine with pink liquid. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 20889155

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind main bar water not getting hot. Employees unsure if hot after is on or off.

51-11-4

Detail 20889148

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside back door.

12B-07-4

Detail 20889154

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above reach in cooler across from dish machine. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20889158

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack.

14-11-4

Detail 20889143

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Blue cutting board with deep cut marks.

08B-38-4

Detail 20889152

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor behind main bar.

33-20-4

Detail 20889151

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

33-23-4

Detail 20889160

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

23-03-4

Detail 20889161

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine above lid.

16-46-4

Detail 20889157

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 container. Employee placed at dish area.

25-05-4

Detail 20889145

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins in floor by back door.

29-49-6

Detail 20889156

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At front counter.

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 20500016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (50°F - Cold Holding); lettuce ambient (50°F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler at server area. Operator stated during the morning the cooler is opened frequently 1 thermometer says 40°F one says 50°F. Operator moved items to reach in cooler blowing at 36°F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 20500014

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled on table outside of office in kitchen. Operator stated they last used it 3 weeks ago. Interior white plate of ice machine.

31A-11-4

Detail 20500015

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse thermometer at Handwash sink.

53B-03-5

Detail 20500020

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 360 food handler training certificates. 360 food handler course is not accredited in the state of Florida on the 360 manager course is accredited.

35A-06-4

Detail 20500021

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed multiple flies stuck to sticky tape above back door of dry storage area.

16-23-4

Detail 20500017

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

14-11-4

Detail 20500019

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line with cut marks.

10-20-4

Detail 20500023

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20500022

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near dry storage and side bar.

36-30-4

Detail 20500018

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed an unsealed wooden wall behind ice machine in storage room.