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KIMCHI KOREAN RESTAURANT

Alafaya Trail
Florida, 32765
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10820035

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734795

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10773421

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734445

  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790424

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8626517

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538382

  • 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

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358013

  • 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