Soi Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Soi Bistro stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Soi Bistro's latest score of 86 falls below the Fort Walton Beach average of 96. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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**
53B-05-5
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**
23-03-4
86
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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/
53A-05-6
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**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents with accumulation of grease
23-03-4
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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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.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing station in back kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored inside hand washing station in kitchen.
31A-11-4
74
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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**
31A-09-4
90
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Rear kitchen make bar cutting board stained.
22-02-4
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**
29-27-4
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield has black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks at kitchen entrance not secure.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl and rice scoop in standing water by rice cooker.
10-07-4
86
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: - flat surfaces around the nozzles on the soda machine dirty.
22-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink: - he's in kitchen. General Manager had employee replace the empty container. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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**
03F-10-5
67
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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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**
03A-02-5
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**
41-07-4
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.
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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**
40-06-5
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.
24-08-4
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**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Upon inspection observed large bag of panko bread crumbs in storage room outside. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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.
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sushi bar close to hand washing sink.
21-38-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Upon inspection observed cloth resting on top of cooked rice in kitchen.
21-05-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soi Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soi Bistro on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soi Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Soi Bistro.
How does Soi Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?
Soi Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.
Has Soi Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Soi Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Soi Bistro 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 Soi Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Soi Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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