Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County

SOI BISTRO

234 MIRACLE STRIP SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
May 18, 2026
City
Fort Walton Beach
County
Okaloosa
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24580617

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef on top shelf over snow peas in reach in cooler. Employee removed raw products at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24580618

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed escolar in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.

29-34-4

Detail 24580621

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.

36-34-5

Detail 24580620

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line. Grease/residue build up on walkway outside walk-in cooler.

06-09-1

Detail 24580623

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed escolar in vacuum sealed bags in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.

14-09-4

Detail 24580619

Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

35B-03-4

Detail 24580622

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-05-5

Detail 24369952

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Food handler certificates not present. Owner/Operator stated new training materials have been ordered. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24369951

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents with accumulation of grease - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Time Extended

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 24242592

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/

53B-05-5

Detail 24242594

Intermediate - 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. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24242593

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents with accumulation of grease

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23740454

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing station in back kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 23740453

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored inside hand washing station in kitchen.

02C-02-5

Detail 23740452

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside upright reach in cooler.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 23514755

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by prep items in kitchen. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jun 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22710544

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Rear kitchen make bar cutting board stained.

29-27-4

Detail 22710543

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Rear mop sink removed for repairs. Utility drain with surface slanted to drain present however, no curbing in place. Warning

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22491274

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield has black mold like substance.

51-11-4

Detail 22491275

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks at kitchen entrance not secure.

10-07-4

Detail 22491273

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl and rice scoop in standing water by rice cooker.

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 21901982

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: - flat surfaces around the nozzles on the soda machine dirty.

31A-09-4

Detail 21901983

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: - hand-wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can and items stored on top of it. All items removed by General Manager and trash can moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21901985

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink: - he's in kitchen. General Manager had employee replace the empty container. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21901984

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food: - establishment prepares sushi rice and does use a timer for the rice. However, they do not have the written procedure. Inspector gave form to manager. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 21294737

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Upon inspection observed eye drops stored next to sandwich bags and disposable gloves top shelf on cook line kitchen. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21294742

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line reach in cooler-Chicken 55f and cut cabbage 55f- door opened often. Operator removed food items of concern to colder holding unit. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21294738

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed trash can in front of hand washing sink by back door.

21-05-5

Detail 21294743

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Upon inspection observed cloth resting on top of cooked rice in kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 21294745

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21294740

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Upon inspection observed cell phone stored on top of mirin sauce in dry storage shelf area. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21294739

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked plastic containers with moisture in between on clean equipment rack left side of dish washer.

35B-08-4

Detail 21294741

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed 3 fly sticky tape above clean dishes in wait station area. Operator removed sticky fly tape during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21294735

Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed large bag of panko bread crumbs in storage room outside. Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 21294744

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Upon inspection observed air vent above sushi bar line with dripping condensation. Did not observe drip making contact with food/food contact surfaces.

21-38-4

Detail 21294736

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sushi bar close to hand washing sink.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 21098214

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and cleaning pad inside the employee hand sink back kitchen area and front line.

53A-01-7

Detail 21098217

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21098215

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21098218

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.

08B-38-4

Detail 21098213

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the kitchen floor.

10-20-4

Detail 21098219

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven door. Manager removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21098216

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tuna thawing at room temperature not under running water.

Nov 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

10-20-4

Detail 20646054

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Upon inspection observed 2 pairs of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20646052

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 75f.

33-16-4

Detail 20646053

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

06-01-5

Detail 20646051

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Upon inspection observed fish thawing in standing water. Operator corrected thawing method and placed under running cold water. Corrective Action Taken