CHOW WON KOREAN STEAKHOUSE
1107 APALACHEE PKWY STE 10 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32311
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken out of its original packaging stored over pork and beef in walk in freezer.
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
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.
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer. Final rinse:90F. Informed operator to discontinue dish machine and to set up three compartment sink until machine is fixed. **Warning**
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to clean grill tops in kitchen area. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed cooking pans wet nesting on drain board in kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with gap at the threshold in back of kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in back kitchen.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia sitting in water. Operator ran water one fish during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:09 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.