SEOUL GARDENS RESTAURANT
511 E HORATIO AVE, Maitland FL 32751 · 407.599.5199
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front bar hand sink drain pipe not connected. Waste water from sink empties to floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared ready to eat foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, tank at front counter not secured
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to low boy drawers
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Floor soiled next to fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles on kitchen floor has some cracking
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to low boy drawers
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk-in-cooler floors not sealed
Apr 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over carrots in walk-in-cooler
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink at front bar has been removed from wall area end of bar, same hand sink was removed April 2024 and reinstalled, once again sink has been removed, verified on plans that the hand sink is on the plans
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander with broccoli stored in hand sink on cooks line
Paper towel dispenser has been removed from front bar where hand sink was removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared ready to eat foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
Soap dispenser at handwash sink has been removed from bar where hand sink was removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in raw beef
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, tank at front counter not secured
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to low boy drawers
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Floor soiled next to fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles on kitchen floor has some cracking
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to low boy drawers
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in outside unit
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk-in-cooler floors not sealed
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly stored over sauces in walk-in-cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, cooks line, has a few cracked tiles
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by cooking equipment
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork belly stored over sauces in walk-in-cooler
No running water at mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks front counter not secured
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, cooks line, has a few cracked tiles
Food stored on floor. Container of GOCHUAJANG (black bean paste) on floor in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cornstarch container heavily soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Coffee containers used to hold flour
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork belly defrosting at room temperature, moved to refrigeration unit
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by cooking equipment
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch not labeled
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw bacon over carrots in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken and raw pork over raw shell eggs eggs in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At far end of bar. Operator immediately refilled
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In paste container in walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Grease and water behind fryer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of alcohol and chili on floor. Operator immediately removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice container
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield out of place over cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease under flattop and grill Gaskets dirty in prep cooler and cooler drawers -exterior of Cornstarch container. Operator immediately removed to be cleaned
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back exit door by bathroom
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cut and cleaned onions
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Larger stall in ladies room has no locking device
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks front counter not secured
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to reach in cooler across from stove
Food stored on floor. Bottle of syrup on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to reach in coolers in kitchen and low boy drawers Hoods soiled
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Refrigeration Unit across from dish machine is soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple to go containers on floor in outside storage room
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment Behind rice cooker
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.shelves in walk-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.utensils in sink on cook line. Manager removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter next to clean plates and utensils for service. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In fountain bin at bar. Manager removed scoop.
In-use scoop stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan cover in walk-in cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Charger. Manager removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. and floor walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line.
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.shelves in walk-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.utensils in sink on cook line. Manager removed.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front bar hand sink drain pipe not connected. Waste water from sink empties to floor.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter next to clean plates and utensils for service. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In fountain bin at bar. Manager removed scoop.
In-use scoop stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Fan cover in walk-in cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Charger. Manager removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. and floor walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips are expired
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Gaskets in make table reach in cooler and black reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate6 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. 00ppm
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container of lemon wedges stored in coke fountain ice bin. Advised operator to empty ice bin and sanitize. Operator took immediate action
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and shrimp over washed onions in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Container of lemon wedge in ice bin at soda fountain
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 127F-130F 30 minutes per operator. Advised to reheat to165F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox on shelf over washed lettuce in 3 bay sink
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. Provided operator with forms
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips are expired
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. Provided operator with forms
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce in kitchen Sacks of flour and sugar in dry storage area Case of Bottled juice
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In soda ice bin
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Gaskets in make table reach in cooler and black reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
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.