SEOUL KOREAN RESTAURANT
5926 PREMIER WAY 116, Naples FL 34109 · 239-653-9406
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023060826 | Sep 15, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the reach in cooler located in the center of the kitchen, observed raw chicken placed above raw pork. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Next to reach in cooler in center of kitchen, observed butter (63F - Cold Holding). Operator stated butter has been out less than an hour. Operator time marked butter.
Observed utensils store in room temperature standing water.(77F) on the cook line. Operator replaced water and placed container of utensils on the cook top and turned up heat.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the server prep area. Operator stored sliver ware properly.
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Two Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator stated establishment is out of hair nets.
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (65F - Cold Holding.) operator stated rice was sitting out for less than one hour. Discussed time as a public health control with restrictions. Operator time marked cooked rice and began filling out time as a public health control form.
Food-contact surface (the slicer) soiled with food debris.
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. Employees began to sign form.
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked pork in the stand alone fridge near the back door of the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (65F - Cold Holding.) operator stated rice was sitting out for less than one hour. Discussed time as a public health control with restrictions. Operator time marked cooked rice and began filling out time as a public health control form.
Food-contact surface (the slicer) soiled with food debris.
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. Employees began to sign form.
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by rice cooker. Operator removed chemical.
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 written procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in food prep area used to store colander. Operator removed collander.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Operator completed form.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in back food prep area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceilings.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee cooking food orders with no hair restraint.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Lower shelf near dishwasher area has torn foil.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Several hood filters missing.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near hot water heater, assorted containers and steel scrubber inside Hand washing sink
Sep 15, 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 priority2 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator set up sanitizing sink,Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near hot water heater, assorted containers and steel scrubber inside Hand washing sink
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 Employee Illness Agreement Hand out.
Aug 22, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator set up sanitizing sink,Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken being stored over black bean paste. Operator rearranged products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Near hot water heater, assorted containers and steel scrubber inside Hand washing sink
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 Employee Illness Agreement Hand out.
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.