J'S KOREAN FOOD

Based on 4 health inspections, J'S KOREAN FOOD in SARASOTA has earned a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

1962 Hillview Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Southside Village
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13490379

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers and soy bucket on floor in rear preparation area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in large chest freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Educated employee who set up quaternary sanitation bucket correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed equipment in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Operator added. Corrected On-Site

8/12/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10871565

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled walk in cooler door gasket.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed dispenser in back preparation area not properly dispensing soap.

2/13/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8994201

Met Inspection Standards

4 int

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed hand sink blocked in triple sink area. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed no paper towels at rear hand sink. Manager added. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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 soup broth and other prepared foods not date marked.

10/2/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8882944

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