KOREAN BBQ
4500 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. -NyQuil stored on top on cans on dry storage rack in back area of kitchen. Employee removed and stored medicine away from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Frozen raw shrimp stored on top of frozen rice cakes inside stand alone freezer in back kitchen area near three compartment sink. -Raw chicken, raw pork and beef stored over ready to eat foods in stand alone cooler in kitchen area.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Frozen raw beef over frozen Eel inside stand alone freezer in back kitchen area near three compartment sink. -Raw chicken stored on top of raw pork and beef inside stand alone cooler in kitchen area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -@ 2:01pm Inside reach in deli cooler near kitchen door entrance Two bowls of Krab at (47F- Cold Holding). -Operator moved items to freezer. -@ 3:11pm inspector re-temped items: Krab (33F- Cold Holding) Krab (38F- Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Potstickers at 85F on prep table. -White rice inside rice cooker at 71 F. -Operator discarded items. Per operator fresh batch of rice is being made.
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. -Emailed vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stain on prep table near mini oven.
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -Inspector verified establishments plans on OnBase and observed hand sink was removed in back kitchen area near three compartment sink.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. -One employee present during inspection. No proof of employee training observed.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Multiple food items not date marked throughout reach in coolers and freezer.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Two unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored on side table near prep table in kitchen area. Operator labeled as Sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -License displayed expired on 2/1/2024.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drinks on prep tables in kitchen area. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Personal food items in reach in deli cooler and stand alone cooler in kitchen area not segregated from food to be served to the public.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Emailed operator Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli cooler near kitchen entrance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:06 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.