SHILLA KOREAN RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate SHILLA KOREAN RESTAURANT in SARASOTA has 5 inspections with a 2.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

501 N BENEVA RD. SUITE 240

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498945

  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the cook line with grease and debris build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10882561

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for the flour. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor under the cook line with grease and debris build up. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use knives stored between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw seafood stored over unwashed cucumbers in the left side reach in cooler. Operator removed the meat. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice in the right side reach in cooler. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed the only certified food managers certificate expired on 2/6/25. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8875784

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791953

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Warning
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing. Warning
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed a case of batteries stored above food in the reach in cooler. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of denture cream stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Observed the dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Had the operator set up the triple sink at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over ready to eat bean sprouts in the right side reach in cooler. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the operator wash his hands in the triple sink. 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. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8383054

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed a build up of debris and grease on the floor beneath the cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and sal on the floor of the kitchen and dry storage area.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed and un cut cabbage in a reach in cooler. Operator moved beef. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. 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 no signed agreements. Had operators sign a copy ad emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed expired employee food handler training for all employees.