Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SA RI ONE KOREAN RESTAURANT

3940 CYPRESS ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3633744
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10932678
DBPR license3912941

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#11High Priority12A-11-4

High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee left employee restroom then entered kitchen, engaged to washing food equipment in prep sink without washing hand first. Discussed with employee about proper handwash technique.

#12High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over a case of unwashed lettuce in walk-in cooler.

#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored kimchi in reach-in cooler at cook line. Pooled egg stored over cooked pork in large reach-in cooler in kitchen. Raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw beef short rib 43-47 F stored in flip top reach-in cooler. Discussed fill line with food employee.

#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Household use pesticide stored with food spices on dry food storage shelf in food storage room.

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At food prep area by walk-in freezer.

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 container of ware washing soap water stored in handwash sink at wait station.

#18Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working at time of inspection.

#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom.

#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler.

#21Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At cook line.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair reach-in cooler door gaskets.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack store on dry food products in dry food storage room. Employee removed backpack. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in coolers and freezers have torn door gaskets. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry food storage room.

#5Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line and food prep area in kitchen.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

#9Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. A employee drink with no lid stored in reach-in cooler over food items. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
5 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.