How many health inspections has SOI BISTRO had?

SOI BISTRO has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SOI BISTRO ever been shut down?

No, SOI BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SOI BISTRO?

The most frequently cited violations at SOI BISTRO are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

SOI BISTRO

234 MIRACLE STRIP SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Okaloosa County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SOI BISTRO LLC · License: SEA5603391

SOI BISTRO in Fort Walton Beach, FL has 20 inspections on record with 74 total violations (3.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

74Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 29, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Apr 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Dec 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 6, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

SOI BISTRO has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okaloosa County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.85.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SOI BISTRO had?: SOI BISTRO has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SOI BISTRO ever been shut down?: No, SOI BISTRO has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SOI BISTRO?: The most frequently cited violations at SOI BISTRO are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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