SWEET KRUNCH KOREAN CHICKEN
Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used for scoop in rice. Operator removed can Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in corn starch in back food prep area. Operator moved handle above product. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with grease build up.
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door from kitchen not sealing when closed.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed m not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles without labels.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp over soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer to strong. Operator corrected sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed chicken held on time without a written plan. Emailed copy of form to operator. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on wire shelf in back food prep area next to door.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excessive grease on ground around grease receptacle.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tools being stored on shelf in back food prep area behind canned soda.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork being thawed on food prep table. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator placed pork in reach-in cooler to thaw.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in water at 81F. Educated operator on the handling of utensils. Operator removed utensils from water. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over lettuce in single door reach in cooler across from handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded chicken.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken at 58F, operator stated chicken was from 2 days earlier. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 58F, operator stated chicken was from 2 days earlier. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish washing detergent stored next to food items on shelf in back food prep area.
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator on Employee Health Reporting Agreements. Provided operator with paper work for employees to sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing food utensils in handwashing sink in kitchen across from cook line and at handwashing sink in the front service area.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no written plan for holding chicken on time instead of temperature. Educated operator on holding temperatures and using Time as a Public Health Control. E-mailed operator with paper work for Time as a Public Health.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Kim Chee being held more than 48 hours without date markings.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at storage area door. Observed gap beneath exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on prepared foods in reach in coolers and walk in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5: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. Observed no date marking on chicken in reach 2 door cooler in kitchen. Observed no date markings on prepared chicken in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer in back of cooler. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in panko breading. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks, personal bags and medicines on shelf over prep area in back prep area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at storage area door. Observed gap beneath exit door. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach in cooler on cooks line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink. Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (44F - Cold Holding); Eggrolls (46F - Cold Holding); Operators voluntarily discarded foods not in temp. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink quaternary dispenser not working properly. Operator set up sink with chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizing solution at 100ppm Warning
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on prepared foods in reach in coolers and walk in coolers. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in dry storage area behind door. 2 rodent droppings observed under shelf by office in prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (44F - Cold Holding); Eggrolls (46F - Cold Holding); Operators voluntarily discarded foods not in temp. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in prearranged handwashing sink. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Operator signed, all other employees will sign at a later date. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on chicken in reach 2 door cooler in kitchen. Observed no date markings on prepared chicken in walk in cooler. Warning
- 16-59-1:Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed triple sink quaternary dispenser not working properly. Operator set up sink with chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizing solution at 100ppm Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment throughout kitchen.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in raw chicken not above container rim stored in reach in cooler. Operator removed tongs to be washed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in prep room not stored in sanitizing bucket. Operator placed cloth into bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes blocking back door. Operator removed boxes from path. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).