BULGOGI HOUSE KOREAN BBQ
1472 MAIN ST, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941-559-5678
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2024
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Glass noddles on time as a public health control in the kitchen with no time no time mark. Employee stated the glass noodles were on time as a public health control for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed a time mark on the items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on the drink machine in the kitchen soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on the meat slicer. Employee removed the drink.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, bag of sugar and containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the back kitchen area.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine in the kitchen. Employee removed the scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in the kitchen next to the meat slicer soiled.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to canned beverages in the back storage area. Containers of vinegar stored next to pot and pan soap and bleach in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the spray bottle and containers of vinegar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed a pan of tofu in the hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee rewashed the tofu in the preparation sink.
Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on the floor in front of the back exit. Employee place the cases on a shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed green onions. Employee washed the cut and uncut onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in the front preparation area. Employee placed the shrimp in the reach in cooler.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Several case of food stored on the floor in front of the back exit. Employee place the cases of food on a shelf.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee was informed and properly washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cooked glass noodles stored on time as a public health control on the make line in the kitchen with no time mark. Employee stated the noodles were on time as a public health control for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed a time mark on the noodles.
Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Employee placed the containers on a shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored in the ice machine in the wait station area with the handle in the ice. Employee removed the ice scoop.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in the stand up reach in cooler across from the dishwasher. Employee removed the drink.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot waster at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Owner stated the plumber had been called.
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Sanitizer reading of the dishwasher 00ppm chlorine. Manager stoped using the dishwasher, set up the three compartment sink to properly sanitize and called the technician.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the eggs.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without changing gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Noodles stored in the salad make area at room temperature on time as a public health control with no time mark. Owner stated the noodles had been on time for approximately 2 hours. Owner placed a time mark on the noodles.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot waster at the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Owner stated the plumber had been called.
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and rewashed the dishes.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for a container of mushrooms in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the towel.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over un- washed broccoli in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Employee removed the eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottles.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles.
Jul 29, 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.