KIMCHI KOREAN RESTAURANT
Alafaya Trail
Florida, 32765
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw shell eggs and bucket of sauce stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor next to make table . Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hood,2 out top of make table . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop at the mop bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw seafood mix stored on top of fried soybean curd at the reach-in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored on top of frozen rape flower boiled at the reach-in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of tofu at the walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw shell eggs and bucket of sauce stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor next to make table . Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hood,2 out top of make table .
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler .
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop at the mop bucket.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw seafood mix stored on top of fried soybean curd at the reach-in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored on top of frozen rape flower boiled at the reach-in freezer .
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of tofu at the walk-in cooler .
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Butter in reach in cooler , as per operator is employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Employee drinks not separated from food served to the public **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored at front counter floor, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Bag of onion on floor in wall in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Accumulation of grease as evident of walls stained yellow **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled with grease and food debris. . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **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. Kimchi prepared 2 days ago ,in walk in cooler not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4- dead roaches in storage area floor, freezer chest and reach in freezer. 1- dead roach on floor by dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: 2 dead roaches on top of dish machine 12 dead roaches under dish machine 6 dead roaches under hand wash sink next to dish machine 1 dead roach on storage shelf above 3 compartment sink 6 dead roaches on top of water heater 1 dead roach between shelf and wall above 3 compartment sink 2 dead roaches between stand up reach in freezers **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Butter in reach in cooler , as per operator is employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Employee drinks not separated from food served to the public **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Walker placed wallet and keys on top of food preparation table . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored at front counter floor, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Bag of onion on floor in wall in cooler **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Accumulation of grease as evident of walls stained yellow **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled with grease and food debris. . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at wash ware handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **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. Kimchi prepared 2 days ago ,in walk in cooler not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4- dead roaches in storage area floor, freezer chest and reach in freezer. 1- dead roach on floor by dish machine. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Butter in reach in cooler , as per operator is employees. 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. Walker placed wallet and keys on top of food preparation table . Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored at front counter floor, Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in storage area, freezer chest . Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled with grease and food debris. . Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On food preparation table cooked vegetable (109F - Cooling); 2 hours ; Operator relocated to Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Stored on shelf above , storage area freezer chest. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at wash ware handwash sink. 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. Kimchi prepared 2 days ago ,in walk in cooler not date marked Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling in kitchen tarnished with smoke from cooking equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling in kitchen tarnished with smoke from cooking equipment Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line equipment Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop 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. - kimchi in walk in cooler Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wall over dish machine - 1 on floor drain cover Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - WD40 stored on shelf with food items Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - cut cabbage soaking in brine water stored on floor below prep sink - bags of onion - bags of cabbage
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - on oven door Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - beef sitting in tub at triple sink
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut cabbage 72f soaking in brine. Less than 2 hours per manager
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).