Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

KOREAN SSAM BAR

1303 N WASHINGTON BLVD, STE #4 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3351989
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371249
DBPR license6802937

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over processed pineapple in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner placed the pineapple above the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer ready +200 chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed handouts to the operator.

#7Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided handout to operator. Operator filled out one form before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in the cook line area missing a shield.

#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.