Soco
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Soco seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around eight violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Soco is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Slaw dated 12/28 . Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand sink on cookline cutter and spatula in hand sink at salad station. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher in kitchen tested multiple times. Max temp was 153F **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoke salmon **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator is missing chlorine test strips for dishwasher at bar
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pecan butter
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. strawberry jam made 1/7 between 12pm-2pm. Operator immediately put correct date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener . Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. In men's bathroom
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of cook line is clogged. Operator has repairs scheduled **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and keys on shelf with seasoning at entrance to cook line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and prep person
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in first reach in back kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula tongs under soiled grill table. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in salad cooler Sides oven and grill
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Mushrooms over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
22
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee making mashed potatoes tasted product and did not wash hands before returning to prep **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
12A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Key lime cream cheese batter dated 8/2. Kale vinegar roasted garlic .dated 9/2 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato bisque at 130F less than hour. Operator reheated to 208F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula in hand sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Carpaccio Poached egg Cured salmon **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple items prepared on site, then frozen, then thawed, not date marked. Advised operator to put correct date **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, cornstarch, flour, and rice containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of ice bin at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under bar counter Under dishwasher in kitchen Under ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple cooler draws on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In make table reach in cooler by wait station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator put in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in walk in cooler over ready to eat containers of fruit and sauces **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
23
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server cutting tomatoes for in house made ketchup. Advised server to wash hands and wear gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - hand soap next to bagged bread on hand sink counter in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula and measuring spoons in hand sink in kitchen area near wait station
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar had multi use drying cloth
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle at bar
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above entryway to ware wash area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing wrist watch
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -Bag of corn starch on top of toilet in employee restroom. Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In kitchen near wait station
29-49-6
41
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of food stored on the floor of walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soco on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soco?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Soco.
How does Soco compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Soco most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Soco's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Soco have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Soco means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Soco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Soco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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