SWEET KRUNCH KOREAN CHICKEN
5605 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 407-808-8849
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 29 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in dry storage area behind door. 2 rodent droppings observed under shelf by office in prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024013923 | Jan 29, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2017022759 | Apr 18, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw eggs stored over sauce in their make table. Operator placed the eggs on the bottom of the make table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back prep hand sink used to prep chicken. Reviewed its proper use with the operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for their quaternary triple sink.
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. Observed no proof of employee training.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks stored on their cook line. Operator removed them.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee cooking food with a watch on. Operator had them remove the watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple case of food product store in the floor of the walk in freezer, and multiple cases of soy sauce stored on the floor of the kitchen. Reviewed proper storage with the operator.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles buried in their flour and salt containers. Operator removed them.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing hand sign at the back hand sink. Operator placed a sign there.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on their hood filters.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on cook line in 2 door make station over noodles. Operator moved eggs to bottom of reach-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer too strong. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container being used to dispense rice on cook line. Operator removed container.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket pulling away from door in 2 door reach in cooler under 2 door make station on cook line.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape in back food preparation area. Operator removed fly sticky tape and disposed of it.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on the floor in back food preparation area. Operator moved soy sauce to shelf.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over soy sauce in single door flip top make station on cook line. Operator moved soy sauce to other side of reach-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation surface in back food preparation area. Employee removed beverage.
Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon bucket of noodles on the floor in back food preparation area. Operator moved noodle to walk-in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice. Operator placed handle above ice.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp over soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer to strong. Operator corrected sanitizer to 100ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed chicken held on time without a written plan. Emailed copy of form to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used for scoop in rice. Operator removed can
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in corn starch in back food prep area. Operator moved handle above product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with grease build up.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed exterior door from kitchen not sealing when closed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed m not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working squeeze bottles without labels.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils in water at 81F. Educated operator on the handling of utensils. Operator removed utensils from water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over lettuce in single door reach in cooler across from handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken at 58F, operator stated chicken was from 2 days earlier. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 58F, operator stated chicken was from 2 days earlier. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dish washing detergent stored next to food items on shelf in back food prep area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator on Employee Health Reporting Agreements. Provided operator with paper work for employees to sign.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing food utensils in handwashing sink in kitchen across from cook line and at handwashing sink in the front service area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no written plan for holding chicken on time instead of temperature. Educated operator on holding temperatures and using Time as a Public Health Control. E-mailed operator with paper work for Time as a Public Health.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Kim Chee being held more than 48 hours without date markings.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees bottled water on wire shelf in back food prep area next to door.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excessive grease on ground around grease receptacle.
Open dumpster lid.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed maintenance tools being stored on shelf in back food prep area behind canned soda.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork being thawed on food prep table. Educated operator on proper thawing. Operator placed pork in reach-in cooler to thaw.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on prepared foods in reach in coolers and walk in coolers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on chicken in reach 2 door cooler in kitchen. Observed no date markings on prepared chicken in walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at storage area door. Observed gap beneath exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled.
Jan 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (44F - Cold Holding); Eggrolls (46F - Cold Holding); Operators voluntarily discarded foods not in temp.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink quaternary dispenser not working properly. Operator set up sink with chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizing solution at 100ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on prepared foods in reach in coolers and walk in coolers.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in dry storage area behind door. 2 rodent droppings observed under shelf by office in prep area. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (44F - Cold Holding); Eggrolls (46F - Cold Holding); Operators voluntarily discarded foods not in temp.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in prearranged handwashing 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. Operator signed, all other employees will sign at a later date.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on chicken in reach 2 door cooler in kitchen. Observed no date markings on prepared chicken in walk in cooler.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed triple sink quaternary dispenser not working properly. Operator set up sink with chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizing solution at 100ppm
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed thermometer in back of cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in panko breading.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drinks, personal bags and medicines on shelf over prep area in back prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at storage area door. Observed gap beneath exit door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 3 door reach in cooler on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink.
Oct 27, 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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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs in raw chicken not above container rim stored in reach in cooler. Operator removed tongs to be washed and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter in prep room not stored in sanitizing bucket. Operator placed cloth into bucket.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes blocking back door. Operator removed boxes from path.
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