Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

KOREAN BBQ

4500 PARK BLVD, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 15, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-39-4

Detail 24513880

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm added bleach now 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24513882

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl inside hand wash sink. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24513879

Basic - Excessive amount of Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area and on top of three compartment sink, inside all coolers.

08B-38-4

Detail 24513883

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice dry storage

08B-12-5

Detail 24513881

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of rice dry storage Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-02-5

Detail 24095711

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Melon cut on Sunday no date mark. Dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24095712

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of soy sauce on floor. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23530075

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23530081

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored inside hand sink in kitchen area. Operator moved dishes. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23530080

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Operator placed bottle of soap at hand sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23530076

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of kimchi, and container of cooked burgers prepared on site not date marked in stand alone single door cooler and reach in deli cooler. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23530077

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled clear chemical spray bottle near prep table. Operator labeled as alcohol. Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 23530079

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23530078

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Inspector provided operator with print DBPR hand washing sign. Sign was posted at hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22911209

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stain on prep table near mini oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22911211

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Multiple food items not date marked throughout reach in coolers and freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22911210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli cooler near kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22814008

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stain on prep table near mini oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22814006

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -One employee present during inspection. No proof of employee training observed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22814009

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Multiple food items not date marked throughout reach in coolers and freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22814007

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli cooler near kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 22778669

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -NyQuil stored on top on cans on dry storage rack in back area of kitchen. Employee removed and stored medicine away from food to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22778664

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Frozen raw shrimp stored on top of frozen rice cakes inside stand alone freezer in back kitchen area near three compartment sink. -Raw chicken, raw pork and beef stored over ready to eat foods in stand alone cooler in kitchen area.

08A-20-5

Detail 22778675

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Frozen raw beef over frozen Eel inside stand alone freezer in back kitchen area near three compartment sink. -Raw chicken stored on top of raw pork and beef inside stand alone cooler in kitchen area.

03A-02-5

Detail 22778674

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -@ 2:01pm Inside reach in deli cooler near kitchen door entrance Two bowls of Krab at (47F- Cold Holding). -Operator moved items to freezer. -@ 3:11pm inspector re-temped items: Krab (33F- Cold Holding) Krab (38F- Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22778676

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Potstickers at 85F on prep table. -White rice inside rice cooker at 71 F. -Operator discarded items. Per operator fresh batch of rice is being made.

11-27-4

Detail 22778679

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 vomiting or diarrheal event form. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22778666

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stain on prep table near mini oven.

31A-04-4

Detail 22778668

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -Inspector verified establishments plans on OnBase and observed hand sink was removed in back kitchen area near three compartment sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 22778678

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -One employee present during inspection. No proof of employee training observed.

02C-02-5

Detail 22778665

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Multiple food items not date marked throughout reach in coolers and freezer.

41-17-4

Detail 22778673

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Two unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on side table near prep table in kitchen area. Operator labeled as Sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22778667

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License displayed expired on 2/1/2024.

12B-07-4

Detail 22778677

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drinks on prep tables in kitchen area. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22778671

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Personal food items in reach in deli cooler and stand alone cooler in kitchen area not segregated from food to be served to the public.

51-13-4

Detail 22778672

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Emailed operator Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22778670

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli cooler near kitchen entrance.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-07-4

Detail 22096371

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table

40-06-5

Detail 22096372

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 21301330

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sun Sik Sae completed course but not food manager exam. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Sun Sik Sae Operator tested in July 19, retesting on Sept 12. Time extension per Christine C. Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 21301329

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in every reach in cooler not segregated. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

Jun 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21153144

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat shrimp in reach in cooler by Coca Cola cooler.

01B-02-5

Detail 21153145

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Spicy tuna 53 f held in reach in cooler make table on top of closed pans in small bowl held overnight no temperatures taken today.

03A-02-5

Detail 21153147

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Spicy tuna 53 f held in reach in cooler make table on top of closed pans in small bowl held overnight no temperatures taken toda

16-32-5

Detail 21153146

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chloride test strips Operator had Quaternary ammonia sanitizer.

53A-01-7

Detail 21153141

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sun Sik Sae completed course but not food manager exam.

12B-07-4

Detail 21153148

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table main prep table. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 21153142

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in every reach in cooler not segregated.

40-06-5

Detail 21153143

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

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 20951695

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken over ready to eat tofu. Operator moved raw meats. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20951697

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand washing sink. Dishes moved by operator. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20951696

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table where food prep is taking place. Drinks moved. Corrected On-Site