BAP BOWL KOREAN FOOD
7534 BEACH BLVD BAY 9, Jacksonville FL 32216
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Homemade kimchi with no date marked in walk in cooler and on front reach in cooler. Employee stated was prep on on Monday 8-12-24. Stop sale issued.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee on front line preparing food in kitchen with artificial nail polish nails and not wearing any gloves
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Food stored on floor. Case if food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped plastic forks and spoons on front counter for customers to grab all stored in same pan not all facing in same direction
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce lettuce stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue cleaning spray bottles with chemical solution stored over reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi in reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated prep on Sunday
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup stored on top of reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice build up on door and floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods stored uncovered in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung and stored sitting in mop bucket
Feb 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipment's and then preparing food without washing hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse equipment and place away for dry storage without sanitizing
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw prep chicken and raw prep beef stored over case of produce in walk in cooler
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing food with artificial nails without using gloves
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored on top in direct contact of cut cabbage in reach in flip top cooler. Employee removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has three compartment ware washing sink set up incorrectly
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. walk in Freezer with ice build up on floor and shelves
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods stored uncovered in walk in cooler
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 total food handlers hired over 60 days with no proof of training
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep bacon stored over cooked chicken in 2nd make table reach in cooler. Employee proper stored
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Homemade kimchi with no date marked in walk in cooler and on front reach in cooler. Employee stated was prep on on Monday 8-12-24. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Homemade kimchi with no date marked in walk in cooler and on front reach in cooler. Employee stated was prep on on Monday 8-12-24. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), all stored in first reach in make table cooler flip top, place there around 12pm and operate said was in and out of unit. Operator closed lid to flip top. Ambient temperature at 48F butter (56F - Cold Holding); corn (51F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (48F - Cold Holding), stored in second reach in cooler make table cooler, place there around 12 pm. Operator has food above fill line and in and out of unit. Ambient temperature at 41F. Open loses lid and remove excess food over fill line corn, cut lettuce, mushroom and coleslaw (59-62F - Cold Holding), all stored on front line above fill line and place there around 2pm from cooler. Employee will transfer to new pan
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 2 total food handlers hired over 60 days with no proof of training
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. Operator has 2 total food handlers hired with no proof of form
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator has no consumer advisory for under cooked eggs served with pork belly dish. Provided consumer advisory sign
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee properly stored
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in Freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottoms first reach in make table cooler. Employee cleaned
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.