GAINESVILLE, Alachua County

SEOUL POCHA

3610 SW 13 ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
4 Intermediate
Jan 19, 2024
City
GAINESVILLE
County
Alachua
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22577501

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener with an accumulation of dried food debris on the blade.

31A-11-4

Detail 22577504

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the front line hand wash sink with ice in it. The ice was then being melted. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22577500

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the 2nd hand wash sink in the kitchen.

03F-10-5

Detail 22577503

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed: the plan has not been finished being filled out.

12B-07-4

Detail 22577505

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: water unsealed water bottles stored on the dry goods rack by the walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22577502

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil stored on the floor by the back door.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22179089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw marinated beef stored over hotdogs and sausage. The items were switched. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22179088

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sprouts in a make table in the kitchen, 50F. Time prep was earlier, undetermined. Added ice. Other items were at complying temperature in this unit. ALSO, the stand up glass door reach-in cooler on the cook line: beef 48F, prepared(marinated) earlier today, undetermined time. This was placed in the reach-in freezer. Heavy whipping cream 50F in the reach-in cooler. No date. See stop sale for this item. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22179091

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: the time frames from 11-3 did not change. New time stamps were added with corrected times. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22179092

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a blocked hand wash sink near the dish wash machine. The large cart was moved to another area. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22179090

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs stored on equipment handles, protruding into the walkway. These were adjusted. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 21884279

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21884280

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two pots in hand wash sink on cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 21884287

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen between clean ware rack . Also no hand wash sign in handicap rest room. Inspector provided sign to post. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21884281

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( glass cleaner ).

32-12-5

Detail 21884278

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 21884282

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee mp3 player on cutting board in cook line. Observed employee jacket handing on clean ware rack

36-01-4

Detail 21884283

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of oil and debris behind cook line equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 21884285

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seven boxes of frozen food on floor of walk-in-freezer. Employee placed boxes on shelf Observed multiple boxes of soft drinks in plastic bottles stored on floor near dining area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21884286

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with grease on cook line

25-06-4

Detail 21884284

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve trays not inverted at bar.

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 13

03D-01-5

Detail 21605464

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed large pot of stew and container of beef cooked the day before with temperature of 52 F and 48 F respectively

12A-13-4

Detail 21605460

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes handle dirty dishes and clean sink then proceeded to put away clean dishes without washing hands.

22-45-4

Detail 21605453

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash tongs in three compartment sink and not sanitize the tongs before placing them for use on the cook line.

01B-02-5

Detail 21605452

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler that had been kept overnight in Walk-in Cooler : Stew (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21605461

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler that had been kept overnight in Walk-in Cooler : Stew (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding)

02C-02-5

Detail 21605458

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large pot of stew and container of meat cooked the day before and not marked.

40-06-5

Detail 21605462

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table.

36-01-4

Detail 21605459

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of oil and grease on the floor behind fryer and stove in kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 21605454

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in Walk-in Freezer.( Corndgos, Yaki soda, beef Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21605457

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed on containers stored on clean ware rack in kitchen

33-16-4

Detail 21605455

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open behind establishment in enclosed area.

25-06-4

Detail 21605463

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service take out trays at bar area not inverted or protected and on the floor.

21-12-4

Detail 21605456

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board of prep table in kitchen

Jun 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 20971449

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Chicken stored above meat in the Walk-in Freezer and Walk-in Cooler. Also observed tray of eggs stored above beef in Walk-in Cooler. Manager corrected all items Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20971450

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non chemical side of the "Y" connector.

31A-11-4

Detail 20971451

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to cook line with vegetables in a pot, a ladle and a steel wool pad.

31B-02-4

Detail 20971441

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen

53B-02-5

Detail 20971444

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food handler training for employees working more than 60 day.s Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 20971448

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory notice at the establishment or non the menu. Inspector provided consumer advisory sign and was posted. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20971442

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed several male employees working in kitchen preparing food with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 20971446

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed meat and Chicken stored on floor in Walk-in Cooler and Walk-in Freezer. Also observed vegetables bags stored on floor in dry goods area. Food items were all placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20971445

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Owners closed lid Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20971443

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two employee drinks one in Reach in Cooler and one in the Walk-in Cooler

42-01-4

Detail 20971447

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

Apr 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 18

09-01-4

Detail 20985835

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. Observed cook remove ready to eat food from a plate with their bare hands after picking up items off the floor.

08A-04-5

Detail 20985840

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the Walk-in Cooler raw meat stored over peeled onions.

08A-17-6

Detail 20985850

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed portioned chicken stored above portioned meat in Walk-in Freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-02-4

Detail 20985846

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook take item out of the trash and pick boxes off the floor and return to preparing food without washing hands and putting on gloves. Inspector advised manager and manager corrected employee.

01B-03-5

Detail 20985833

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed cook remove ready to eat stir fry from a plate with their bare hands after picking up items off the floor.

03F-02-5

Detail 20985834

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed kimchi kept on time at ambient room temperature with no time mark. Manager placed time mark on container. Kimchi had been out for 90 minutes.

29-42-4

Detail 20985837

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non chemical side of the "Y" connector. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-04-5

Detail 20985845

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed food item on menu with no identification of raw food ingredients.

31B-02-4

Detail 20985843

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed two hand wash sink in kitchen with no paper towels. Manager restocked both hand wash sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 20985849

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. NO proofs of employee food handler training for employees haired more than 60 days. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20985838

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles in kitchen with no label identified chemical product. Manager labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20985848

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed male employee eating and drinking in the kitchen and handling orders to servers. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20985842

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in Walk-in Cooler not identified or segregated from food served to the public. manager placed all employee food items in a bin and marked the bin. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20985839

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and cell phones stored above clean dishes. Observed employee back pack hanging on dry good rack. Manager removed all items Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20985836

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees not wearing hair restraint Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20985844

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in the Walk-in Cooler , Walk-in Freezer and dry storage area. including meat, Chicken ,peeled onions, boxes of noodles, oil. Manager removed all food items from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 20985847

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris accumulated inside microwave in the kitchen. Outside of microwave was also soiled with food debris.

25-06-4

Detail 20985841

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve take out trays not inverted. Manager inverted all items Corrected On-Site

Nov 29, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 20684767

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink. ALSO, an outside faucet had a splitter, no vacuum breakers. The splitter was removed. This item was Corrected On-Site

51-15-4

Detail 20684766

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed the license applied for states 100, yet 110 seats counted. Seating evaluation form emailed to Jin.

35B-01-4

Detail 20684769

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold/frame that opens to the outside. Observed the double back door has a gap at the top.

51-13-4

Detail 20684768

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster.

05-09-4

Detail 20684765

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed lack of internal Ambient air thermometers in 2 units.

35B-03-4

Detail 20684764

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the single kitchen door lacks a self closing function.

29-11-4

Detail 20684770

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the first kitchen hand wash sink, water leaks from the base of the spout when turned on.