KOREAN KITCHEN
1661 NE 163 S STE A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the back storage room.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the dry storage room. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top reach in cooler with torn gaskets.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the storage area. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal cup stored inside the handwashing sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10+ dead flies in the bug zapper. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in the storage area in disrepair.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the storage area. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and regular sugar in containers with no name labels.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 cups stored inside the handwashing sink. Repeat Violation
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed David and Solangel with expired certificates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the dry storage room.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chili paste on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on the floor in the back storage room. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding) stored under the 3 compartment sink thawing, but no longer frozen. Operator stored item inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs, scoops and spatulas stored inside a container with standing water. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic lids cases and plastic containers stored on the floor in the back storage room. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 chicken over vegetables stored in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding) stored on the stove, operator turned flame on. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed new employee named Stephanie and Katherine hired 6 weeks ago with no knowledge of their responsibilities. Operator had employees sign form during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on the floor under the kitchen shelves. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed clean pots stored on the floor under the kitchen shelves. Operator removed. **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in the dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in the dry storage room. Admin Complaint
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid broken next to kitchen cash register. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed chest freezer lid broken next to kitchen cash register. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed. Observed a plastic container of soy sauce and a bag of carrots stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed 4 tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cups, napkins, plastic lids, and placed containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room next to dinning room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed foam cups, napkins, plastic lids, and placed containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room next to dinning room. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 8 dead flies next to bug zapper in the dry storage area. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves next to kitchen entrance. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents inside kitchen soiled with dust accumulation. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on the floor under the kitchen shelves. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in the dry storage room. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid broken next to kitchen cash register. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed. Observed a plastic container of soy sauce and a bag of carrots stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F store next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers, stove and interior of oven soiled. Warning
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cups, napkins, plastic lids, and placed containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room next to dinning room. Warning
- 08A-17-6: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 raw steak over raw mackerel inside reach in freezer in the kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kimchi (56F - Cold Holding) on top of the front counter. As per operator, taken out of walk in cooler to portion cups 2 hours before inspection. Advise to place back to walk in cooler. Observed breaded wings (67F - Cold Holding) on top of stove, removed from walk in cooler, less than 4 hours. Asked operator to place back into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with no paper towels. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with no soap. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 16-28-4:Intermediate - Prep sink used for warewashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing plates in the prep sink. Educated employee where to wash, rinse and sanitize properly in the 3 compartment sink. Employee setup 3 compartment sink correctly using chlorine sanitizer, tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
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Phone: (954) 766-5558
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(652 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 7:30 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025