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SO-JU CHIKN'

1270 N WICKHAM RD STE 2, MELBOURNE, FL 32935

License #1507088

Latest inspection
August 18, 2026 · 12 findings · 3 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on August 18, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor.

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [08B-54-4] 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
  • [22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Operator remade to 200ppm
  • [29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date of last service on filters for ice machine
  • [02B-01-5] 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.
  • [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle and scoops in standing water at 78°F
  • [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In make line cracks.
  • [22-20-5] 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
  • [25-32-4] 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
  • [03A-02-5] 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).
  • [28-14-6] 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
  • [53B-05-5] 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.
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