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HALLYU KOREAN BBQ

6800 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac FL 33321 · 571-217-6532

Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats300
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1625866
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025033823Mar 17, 2025May 14, 2025$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Sep 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to locate
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ As per operator and store owner (via phone call), no certified managers at time of inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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 unable to locate
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of drink machine not inverted, exposed to debris and dust from ceiling. Operator inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Inside walk in freezer, boxes and containers of food stored in direct contact with floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer, on shelves, fans, and fan unit.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Containers of fries not stored covered in glass front freezer inside kitchen. Operator put lids on all opened food items.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen flip top next to stove observed raw shell eggs over rice cakes. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk as per operator opened Saturday, no date mark as of Monday's inspection.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at bar area filled with blue substance. Operator labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on soda machine in kitchen not inverted. Operator inverted
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of soju next to bar area stored in direct contact with floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer on fan unit, and covering shelving.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with ice machine surface. Operator placed in cleaned sanitized container
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In employee's bathroom next to back exit, no employee must wash hands sign
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Oct 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat rice noodles. Operator inverted
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to locate thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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 unable to locate food handler certificates
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store sanitizer bucket. Employee removed bucket
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contain blue liquid identified as dishwashing liquid located at prep sink in kitchen. Employee labeled container
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter with attached hose missing vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4
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. No employees at time of licensing. Employees to be trained for food handler certification within 60 days of hire.
Intermediate/53B-01-5

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