KOREAN HOUSE
1540 WELLS ROAD #14, Orange Park FL 32073
Last inspected Oct 24, 2024 · 9 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
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.
SEP 23
FEB 24
APR 24
OCT 24
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024024597 | Feb 16, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $1,000 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted machine and retested at 50ppm chlorine with two cycles run.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened, portioned raw chicken on top of opened, raw squid in reach in freezer in prep area. Operator rearranged to proper storage.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution at front counter tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
Microwave/reach-in cooler missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Fan guard missing on interior of reach in cooler by the mop sink.
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Spray/squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled squirt bottle with blue liquid near handwash sink at front counter, operator identified as soap and labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides and top of ice machine with black mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer by mop sink is torn/disrepair.
Floor/wall soiled/ceiling has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen and under triple sink is soiled. Wall next to flip top reach in cooler in kitchen is soiled. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen and prep area are soiled/stained.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in men's restroom wall to left of toilet.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water valve on handwash sink behind front counter is not operating.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen, dish room and prep area has some black build up. Wall behind grill in corner of kitchen has grease build up.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Wood dumpster enclosure is in disrepair with many panels missing or broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pair of tongs stored on front handle of wok station. Operator moved tongs to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under grill has debris/build up.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink in large stall of men's room is not operable. Another sink is available. Hand wash sink in kitchen has a leak. Operator states scheduled for repair this week. Another hand wash sink for the kitchen is in the vicinity. Small leak at middle of three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution in kitchen tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 75ppm chlorine.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelf under rice cooker in kitchen is raw wood in need of sealing.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at reach in cooler in kitchen and at back prep have heavy black staining. Floor mixer with excessive debris/food particles inside of mixing bowl.
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 proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of non-operator ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, ware washing and prep area. Wall at three compartment sink and all walls in kitchen are soiled. All flooring in kitchen and ware washing with heavy debris and build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen stove top with heavy food debris. Interior lids of reach in coolers in kitchen are soiled. Multiple reach in freezers have soiled gaskets and interiors of the freezers are soiled. Sides of fryer has grease build up. Hood filters have grease build up.
Feb 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority5 Intermediate10 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator made service call for repair during inspection and operator was able to get machine to sanitize to 50ppm by end of inspection.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 49 live flying insects: Approximately 20 live flying insects at dish machine. Approximately 15 live flying insects at the mop sink. Approximately 10 live flying insects at the back prep table. 3 live flying insects at floor mixer at back prep area with several landing on prep table. 1 live flying insect in dining room at back table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler by floor mixer, opened raw chicken stored above raw beef and prepared kimchi. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. Also, bagged ice used for food stored mixed in with unpackaged raw beef. Operator moved bags of ice to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed kimchi (48F - Cold Holding); kimchi (46F - Cold Holding); shell egg ambient (47F - Cold Holding) in right reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all products in the same cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed kimchi (48F - Cold Holding); kimchi (46F - Cold Holding); shell egg ambient (47F - Cold Holding) in right reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all products have been in the same cooler overnight.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer container in kitchen tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. Also, sanitizer container at front counter at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
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. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at reach in cooler in kitchen and at back prep have heavy black staining. Floor mixer with excessive debris/food particles inside of mixing bowl.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at kitchen entrance has box of chemical in the sink. Operator removed. Hand wash sink in kitchen with excessive food debris and a bowl of flour. Operator removed bowl of flour. Hand wash sink at front counter used by operator to fill sanitizer container with water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks at kitchen entrance, in men's restroom handicap stall and at front counter. Operator replaced towels at front counter and kitchen entrance sinks.
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 proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of non-operator ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not close tightly, interior of restroom can be seen from the hallway.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above dry storage rack at back prep. Ceiling tile missing in men's restroom at the door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen, ware washing and prep area. Wall at three compartment sink and all walls in kitchen are soiled. All flooring in kitchen and ware washing with heavy debris and build up.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Two holes in the wall near the faucet on the three compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Multiple reach in freezers have excessive ice build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator moved to proper storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water at 74F. Operator removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen stove top with heavy food debris. Interior lids of reach in coolers in kitchen are soiled. Multiple reach in freezers have soiled gaskets and interiors of the freezers are soiled. Sides of fryer has grease build up. Hood filters have grease build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service to go boxes on shelf in kitchen not inverted. Operator turned boxes over.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. On dish machine at box where start button is located, an extension cord connection is attached and operator must use another piece of extension cord-not plugged in-wrapped with electrical tape at the end to operate machine.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled. All walls in kitchen, dish room, at three compartment sink and prep area are heavily soiled and have accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen behind/under cooking equipment with extremely heavy debris and grease build up. Floors in dish room, in kitchen, in prep area and storage area have heavy debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/mold-like substance. Interior of both reach in coolers in kitchen, reach in cooler at back prep area and reach in cooler at front counter have accumulation of debris and mold-like substances. Interior of ice machine near dish room has black mold-like substance.
Sep 29, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed kimchi at 52F, shell eggs at 53F(ambient) and sprouts at 60F in far right reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all items placed in cooler approximately 4.5 hours prior.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled. All walls in kitchen, dish room, at three compartment sink and prep area are heavily soiled and have accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen behind/under cooking equipment with extremely heavy debris and grease build up. Floors in dish room, in kitchen, in prep area and storage area have heavy debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/mold-like substance. Interior of both reach in coolers in kitchen, reach in cooler at back prep area and reach in cooler at front counter have accumulation of debris and mold-like substances. Interior of ice machine near dish room has black mold-like substance.
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 28 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate20 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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Per operator, will utilize three compartment sink procedures until repair can be made.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over prepared mashed potatoes in reach in cooler at back prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed kimchi at 52F, shell eggs at 53F(ambient) and sprouts at 60F in far right reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, all items placed in cooler approximately 4.5 hours prior.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested at front counter at 300+ chlorine. Operator discarded solution.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards have staining. Prep table top is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl of flour in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine has black build up.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine is soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in ribs in reach in cooler. Operator removed bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave at prep area has a soiled handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled. All walls in kitchen, dish room, at three compartment sink and prep area are heavily soiled and have accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen behind/under cooking equipment with extremely heavy debris and grease build up. Floors in dish room, in kitchen, in prep area and storage area have heavy debris.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach at water heater. Operator removed and discarded.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on ice machine. Ice build up in reach in freezer at back prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Right handle of reach in cooler door next to hand wash sink is broken.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excessive garbage on the ground on dumpster pad.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in kitchen in standing water at 78F. Operator removed utensils and discarded water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep table with heavy debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lighting above ice machine is unshielded.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer for reach in cooler in kitchen on far right.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulation of grease. Gaskets on all reach in freezers and stand up reach in freezer are soiled. Exterior of microwave is soiled. Dish racks in dish room have black build up. Pre-rinse nozzle at three compartment sink has food debris build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from piping under three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/mold-like substance. Interior of both reach in coolers in kitchen, reach in cooler at back prep area and reach in cooler at front counter have accumulation of debris and mold-like substances. Interior of ice machine near dish room has black mold-like substance.
Stored food not covered. Multiple cuts of partially wrapped beef in reach in freezer at back prep.
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.