Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SOUL OF KOREAN

7612 N 56 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33617

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3400712
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8535937
DBPR license3916150

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. to go bags used to store food **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Ambient temperature in cooler 41 degrees F. All time/temperature control for food safety product prepared and placed in cooler for 30 minutes. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#4Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 copy to operator **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/ 4 employees (3 employees in kitchen , 1 front server ) no manager present **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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. 2 employees missing reporting agreement **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. behind cooking equipment **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.