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BULGOGI HOUSE KOREAN BBQ

With 6 inspections documented, BULGOGI HOUSE KOREAN BBQ maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

1472 Main Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/12/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13481662

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in front of the back exit. Employee place the cases on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed green onions. Employee washed the cut and uncut onions. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in the front preparation area. Employee placed the shrimp in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to canned beverages in the back storage area. Containers of vinegar stored next to pot and pan soap and bleach in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the spray bottle and containers of vinegar. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed a pan of tofu in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee rewashed the tofu in the preparation sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Several case of food stored on the floor in front of the back exit. Employee place the cases of food on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

8/4/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10928497

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Employee placed the containers on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored in the ice machine in the wait station area with the handle in the ice. Employee removed the ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the dishwasher. Employee removed the drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cooked glass noodles stored on time as a public health control on the make line in the kitchen with no time mark. Employee stated the noodles were on time as a public health control for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed a time mark on the noodles. Corrected On-Site

3/24/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10797068

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot waster at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Owner stated the plumber had been called. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**

3/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10704851

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 1 int

  • 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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Noodles stored in the salad make area at room temperature on time as a public health control with no time mark. Owner stated the noodles had been on time for approximately 2 hours. Owner placed a time mark on the noodles. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot waster at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Owner stated the plumber had been called. Warning

12/27/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10704532

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/25/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8864227

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int

  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for a container of mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over un- washed broccoli in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning