Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SO-JU CHIKN'

1270 N WICKHAM RD STE 2 · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32935

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3724166
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13762659
DBPR license1507088

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority28-14-6

High Priority – Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop sink blocked off and being used as storage shelf. Sidewalk and driveway behind store has discoloration. Operator cleared mop sink and educated staff **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On speed rack next to fryers cooked chicken (68F – Cold Holding).

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fried eggs on menu board. Operator adjusted. All digital menus. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#11Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters for ice machine

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate

#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In make line cracks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle and scoops in standing water at 78°F

#4Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping boxes repurposed for use as storage for prepped sauces in glass door reach-in cooler behind front counter

#5Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food/wares stored near sink exposed to splash. Prep table with mixing bowls in front of hand wash sink on cook line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.