CHOW WON KOREAN STEAKHOUSE
1107 APALACHEE PKWY STE 10, Tallahassee FL 32311
Last inspected Apr 29, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by kitchen entrance had ice in sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen shelf above and by clean dishes. Employee removed drink and discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored above food station on kitchen line. Employee removed jacket.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cooking pans wet nesting on drain board in kitchen area.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in back kitchen.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.