SOUL OF KOREAN

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the front area.

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting boards and bowls being stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the expired license on display.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and kitchen prep tables.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks being stored above equipment in the kitchen prep area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an open bag of rice stored on the floor.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed the doors to the reach in cooler near the kitchen entrance being soiled with food debris.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers being soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed near the kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several bottles on the cook line containing sauces with no labels.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the reach in cooler being soiled with food debris.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean cooking equipment being stored on floor.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the handwashing sink pipes being disconnected. Employee was able to connect and tighten them . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust shelves in the reach in coo,er on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large bag of rice being stored on the floor near the entrance of the kitchen. Manger placed on the counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in cooler in the food prep area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves that began to rust in the reach in cooler near the kitchen entrance.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink being blocked by two pots in the kitchen near the cook line. Employee moved pots to where it is no longer blocking sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold-like substance on the top interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed four cutting boards being stored on the floor in between the prep table and reach in cooler.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting board in the kitchen area with many cut marks throughout.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed one employee drinks being stored on the shelf above the three compartment sink. Observed one employee drink on the shelf near the handwashing sink on the cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage rack in the kitchen area near the cook line soiled with old food debris. Observed the hood system with a build up of grease. Observed the storage shelves with build up debris in the kitchen are near the cook line. Observed gaskets being soiled with food debris in the reach in coolers in the kitchen area. Observed grease build up on the pipes behind the cooking equipment on the cook line.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish being stored uncovered in the reach in freezer.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed two soiled wet clothes in use on the front counter.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: vegetable broth (98F - Hot Holding); beef broth (101F - Hot Holding). Manager turned on burners to reheat Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In server station. Manager put towels at sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024, but license is current

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. to go bags used to store food Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler cooks line tofu 45, shrimp 62, squid 59, cut lettuce 45, raw pork 44, chicken wings 44, items placed on ice during inspection Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Ambient temperature in cooler 41 degrees F. All time/temperature control for food safety product prepared and placed in cooler for 30 minutes. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed copy to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Unchong Long present and states manager of establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in freezer interior of ice machine on interior of door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

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/ 4 employees (3 employees in kitchen , 1 front server ) no manager present Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees missing reporting agreement Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

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. Two employees over 60 days no training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups with plastic spoons and forks standing upright in server station. Manager fixed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork beef and chicken stored over cooked chicken in cook line cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photo of safe staff training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in cook line reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-07: Time Extended