Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOCO

629 E CENTRAL BLVD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32801

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322065
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8510764
DBPR license5813553

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee making mashed potatoes tasted product and did not wash hands before returning to prep **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Key lime cream cheese batter dated 8/2. Kale vinegar roasted garlic .dated 9/2 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato bisque at 130F less than hour. Operator reheated to 208F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in hand sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carpaccio Poached egg Cured salmon **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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/ **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#17Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items prepared on site, then frozen, then thawed, not date marked. Advised operator to put correct date **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, cornstarch, flour, and rice containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of ice bin at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar counter Under dishwasher in kitchen Under ice machine **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple cooler draws on cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In make table reach in cooler by wait station **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator put in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in walk in cooler over ready to eat containers of fruit and sauces **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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