SOUL OF KOREAN
7612 N 56 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on curtain in kitchen **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. to go bags used to store food **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw pork over cooked chicken wings in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler cooks line tofu 45, shrimp 62, squid 59, cut lettuce 45, raw pork 44, chicken wings 44, items placed on ice during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 8
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 copy to operator **Warning**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Unchong Long present and states manager of establishment **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in freezer interior of ice machine on interior of door **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 4 employees (3 employees in kitchen , 1 front server ) no manager present **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. 2 employees missing reporting agreement **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees over 60 days no training **Warning**
Basic 9
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Behind rice hot holding utensils not inverted **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open Soda on prep table **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags above reach in cooler **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind cooking equipment **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Corn syrup, oil , soy sauce stored on floor **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. upright reach in cooler **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. country crock containers reused to store various foods **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temp on counter. Employee moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.