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K POT KOREAN BBQ & HOT POT

2621 SW 19 AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495199
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866026
DBPR license5203224

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer bucket and primed machine, still 0ppm. Manager called Ecolab for service during this inspection. Inspector instructed manager to discontinue the use of the dish machine for sanitizing and sanitize all dishes in the three-compartment sink until the dish machine can be repaired. Inspector also instructed manager to resanitize all dishes that were sanitized using the dish machine today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Pan containing raw beef stored on cart directly above pan containing fully-cooked crab legs on cart inside walk-in cooler. 2. Pan containing raw beef stored above box of ginger on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed all raw items in a lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored hanging from shelf directly above bacon thawing in prep sink in back of kitchen. Manager removed the spray bottle from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Employee at cookline filled a pan with water using the handwash sink. 2. Employee in bar area filled a pitcher with water using the handwash sink.

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf above restaurant food in dry storage room. Manager removed jacket from area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups near fountain machine in area near cookline. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor at cookline. Employee moved the oil to a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on pipes below cookline. Manager moved the tongs to the warewash area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Sliding door of dumpster left open.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.