SOONG THAI RESTAURANT
9448 W COLONIAL DR, Ocoee FL 34761 · 4078228200
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 49F from yesterday
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025000674 | Oct 22, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee reach in garbage can to knock bowl against the interior of can to dump contents of bowl in trash can with gloves on. Then proceeded to continue to use clean utensils to cook coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee removed raw eggs from over cooked chicken in reach in cooler in front of 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard from over 6 pan in reach in cooler in ware washing area used as a lid.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife from in between reach in cooler on cook line and placed in ware washing area.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Duck thawing at room temperature operator moved duck to reach in cooler in kitchen.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple foods at cook line
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in cooler at prep area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink at Prep shelf next to cook line. Operator moved beverage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and fryers at cook line
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell Eggs over containers of ready to eat vegetables in prep cooler -Raw chicken over noodles in back cooler
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pepper container
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food over containers of sauces on storage shelf. Operator immediately removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing Watches. Immediately removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for lids on peanut sauce and greens
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork and wanton skin thawing room temperature. Operator immediately moved to cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On lid of reach in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole next to reach in cooler Wall next to exit door.
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (50F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours. Advised operator to add ice. ambient temperature is 51F in cooler.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On lid of reach in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole next to reach in cooler Wall next to exit door.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 70F at Make table on cook line. Less than 4 hours
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Next to cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown rice in reach in cooler.
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 49F from yesterday
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 70F at Make table on cook line. Less than 4 hours
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding). shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler from yesterday near dishwasher shelled eggs ambient (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding). from yesterday in make table. shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in reac in cooler near dishwasher from yesterday.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Next to cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brown rice in reach in cooler.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (60F - Cold Holding). In make table less than 4 hours. Manager placed inside cooler to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (70F - Hot Holding); rice (80F- Hot Holding). Cook line less than4 hours. Recommend time as a public health control.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified ownership with operator
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On two chest freezer lids
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. Turned dish on its side to dry.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in cooked rice. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment..fryer, stove
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.