KOREAN BBQ & MORE
1490 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-980-2724
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
APR 25
MAY 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. Emailed operator flyer.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Observed box of sesame oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened beverages stored inside reach in cooler near dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease,
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepare salad and touch lettuce with bare hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. Operator added fresh lettuce to salad.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside handwashing sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at hand sink. Operator added soap during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed vegetable oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to salad station soiled with food debris.
May 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed Raw shell eggs at an ambient temperature of 68F held less than 4 hours. Operator placed eggs inside reach in cooler during inspection.
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 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink next to rice cooker. Operator added soap to hand sink during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee tied hair during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of sweet potato noodles stored on floor near the back of the establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets across from stove soiled with mold like substance.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed owner touch hair and hat and then attempt to prepare an order, educated owner on hand washing etiquette, owner washed hands properly.
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. Emailed operator flyer.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed owner preparing food no hair restraint, owner put on hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on the floor in dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 67F.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep table in front of expo.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 25 lbs. propane tank in cooking area.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and sesame oil stored on floor storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 76F. Owner changed water temp 202F
Ripped/worn tin foil used to cover walls behind stove.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on counter front area.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.