SOUL HIBACHI LLC
3760 CURTIS BLVD STE 612, Cocoa FL 32927 · 3216148002
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2024
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 6 small flying insects found in back sink area and chemical storage area
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce container stored directly on the floor in triple sink area. Operator removed
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut onions without washing them first. Inspector coached employee on proper produce washing procedure.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in water stored on cook line at 55 F for 40 minutes. Operator placed in freezer to rapid chill. New temp 43F.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Raw chicken stored on speed rack at 85F to cool. Per operator, chicken is partially cooked but is still raw. Operator agreed to use the partial cooking process after going through materials with inspector. Provided operator with non continuous cooking template and instruction guide.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located by handsink in kitchen not in use per operator
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In reach in coolers door handles across kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers on cook line
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 6 small flying insects found in back sink area and chemical storage area
Vacuum breaker in wrong position on splitter at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the shelf by tall reach in coolers
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. On ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles/reach in cooler door handles soiled throughout kitchen
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on a towel on top on ice machine
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 in rice container touching rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers in kitchen. Exterior of all kitchen equipment. Reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in coolers interior have accumulation of soil residues. Tall reach in coolers in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall Reach in cooler
Oct 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 6 small flying insects found in back sink area and chemical storage area
Vacuum breaker in wrong position on splitter at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the shelf by tall reach in coolers
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. On ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles/reach in cooler door handles soiled throughout kitchen
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on a towel on top on ice machine
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 in rice container touching rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers in kitchen. Exterior of all kitchen equipment. Reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in coolers interior have accumulation of soil residues. Tall reach in coolers in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall Reach in cooler
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked noodles stored in walk in cooler at 101F cooked cooled for 2.5 hours. Operator discarded
Live, small flying insects found 6 small flying insects found in back sink area and chemical storage area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked noodles stored in walk in cooler at 101F cooked cooled for 2.5 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in water stored at 71F on cook line for 2 hours. Coached operator about placing item in freezer to quick cool it. Operator placed in freezer. New reading 39F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fruit fly trap stored on top of shelf next to clean to go containers and above steam table. Operator moved.
Vacuum breaker in wrong position on splitter at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the shelf by tall reach in coolers
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. On ice machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles/reach in cooler door handles soiled throughout kitchen
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on a towel on top on ice machine
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 in rice container touching rice.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator placed a poster up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in coolers in kitchen. Exterior of all kitchen equipment. Reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in coolers interior have accumulation of soil residues. Tall reach in coolers in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Tall Reach in cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket solution at 0 ppm. Operator remade. New reading 200 ppm.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Angela expired 12/12/21.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter near ice machine not dated.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cookline no hair restraints.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in two door coolers interior bottom and shelves soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitation bucket stored on floor. Operator removed to lower shelving.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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