KOREAN KITCHEN
1661 NE 163 S STE A · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33162
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over vegetables stored in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked sausage (112F – Hot Holding) stored on the stove, operator turned flame on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed new employee named Stephanie and Katherine hired 6 weeks ago with no knowledge of their responsibilities. Operator had employees sign form during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in the dry storage room.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed chili paste on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Observed cases of cooking oil stored on the floor in the back storage room. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw chicken (54F – Cold Holding) stored under the 3 compartment sink thawing, but no longer frozen. Operator stored item inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs, scoops and spatulas stored inside a container with standing water. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic lids cases and plastic containers stored on the floor in the back storage room. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) stored at the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.