Korea House Restaurant, 1155 W Sr 434 Ste 121, Longwood, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KOREA HOUSE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1155 W Sr 434 Ste 121, Longwood, FL 32750
License #: 6902298
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Korea House Restaurant, 1155 W Sr 434 Ste 121, Longwood, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda, in wait station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Holes in wall. ware washing area **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Kitchen floor soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near walk in cooler and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Mopsink has been removed without approval from plan review. Mopsink must be reinstalled or approval from plan review to operate without a mopsink must be obtained. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler fan guards. Beverage cooler in wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Onions. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground behind facility. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. spray cleanser stored by clean glasses and boxed creamers. Wait station. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose spigot. Exterior of building. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin and soda nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pitcher stored in wait station handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge is not certified. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
09/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in beverage cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
5/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bag of onion **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in beverage cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
3/26/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Beef
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
11/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/26/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Added an additional bar/ karoke room with additional seats **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By dish machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In the bar **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
6/24/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Fish cakes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations. Raid Ant Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Observed rusted walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. walk in freezer
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef stored above raw pork in the reach in freezer Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed rusted walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. for cover lettuce
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag of onions
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored with cooked dumplings
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef stored with raw pork in the reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice foound at 131 degrees. Operator is going to reheat the rice.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beef and pork in the walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Beef in the reach in cooler
10/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cooler in wait staff area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knives Corrected On Site.
6/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. onions
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink in the kitchen
1/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. flour
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mechanism in disrepair in ladies restroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler. soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Soda/ beer bottles stored in the ice of the ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. scooping salt with a bowl
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking faucet at three comparment.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. Chairs blocking extinguisher
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site. Manager arrived at 3:52pm
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on top of dishmachine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.wall by three compartment sink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen
3/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Flour
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Bags
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of grease on Hood filters.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall under the hood.
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/7/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/6/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about KOREA HOUSE RESTAURANT? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
KOREA HOUSE RESTAURANT respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend KOREA HOUSE RESTAURANT to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of KOREA HOUSE RESTAURANT (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
OASIS CUBAN RESTAURANTLongwood, FL
***•
MAGIC OCCASIONS CATERING INCLongwood, FL
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1218Tarpon Springs, FL
****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

ALI BABA HOUSE OF KEBAB
FIREWOOD BBQ
LA FONDA MEXICAN KITCHEN
BURGER KING #13388
MAX & MEME
TANDOORI FLAME
STARTERS
FLANAGAN'S SPORTS PUB & EATERY

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: