SO-JU CHIKN'
1270 N WICKHAM RD STE 2, Melbourne FL 32935 · 321.989.8745
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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).
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
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).
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.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters for ice machine
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
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In make line cracks.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle and scoops in standing water at 78°F
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
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
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Boba station flip top cooler, boba waffle iron, boba drink sealer and hand sink added by front counter.
Jan 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scale and paper boat stored in hand sink on cook line. Items were removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink front counter, manager added towels
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Boba station flip top cooler, boba waffle iron, boba drink sealer and hand sink added by front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter boba area. Manager placed soap at sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in boba bar area. Manager posted sign.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Breaded chicken is cooked, cooled then frozen. Pulled to thaw and use. No date mark.
Food stored under dripping air conditioning unit, 5gallon bucket of seasoning. Manager moved bucket of seasoning. Seasoning was covered and not contaminated.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked chicken is held on time, marked on chart/board, emailed written procedures to Tony.
Light not functioning. 1 light under hood not working.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks and spoons on customer service counter
Aug 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Operator stated walk in was at 39F when he left at 2:30am, unknown how long walk in was out of range. chicken tenders (62F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); pork belly (61F - Cold Holding); chicken marinating (55F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in walk in cooler chicken tenders (62F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); pork belly (61F - Cold Holding); chicken marinating (55F - Cold Holding)
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prepared yesterday not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with sanitizer not labeled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave exterior is soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Scoops and utensils not stored inverted on clean dish rack
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on machine to cut ribs.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back by back door, standing water, air conditioner hooked up to walk in cooler dripping onto floor
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop no handle in with salt seasoning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen not wearing a hair restraint
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempt water at 125F, manager turned up the heat.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken, and cooked seasoned shrimp, thawing at room temperature. Manager moved items to refrigerator to thaw.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee returned from outside and did not use soap to wash hands.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to ice machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.