VAGABOND KOREAN STEAKHOUSE
9726 TOUCHTON RD STE A108, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-240-5762
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 buckets of 5 gallon of homemade kimchi not date marked. Employee stated was made on Monday April 14 and validated date with manager. Stop sale issued.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine stored over prep table and next to dry seasoning. Moved by manager.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. One pan of Cooked beef (45-47F - Cooling), stored in glass upright reach in cooler covered with condensation under lid from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator offering self serve cooking by customers to cook their own raw shrimp and raw octopus and operator has consumer advisory posted but missing parasite destruction letter. Invoices provided by operator do not have the freezing parameters. Manager contacted shipper to send letter. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep beef stored over cooked beef in glass reach in cooler. Raw prep fish over open soup pot in glass reach in cooler on cook line. All items properly stored
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. One pan of Cooked beef (45-47F - Cooling), stored in glass upright reach in cooler covered with condensation under lid from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. One pan of Cooked beef (45-47F - Cooling), stored in glass upright reach in cooler covered with condensation under lid from over night with no additional preparation done today as per manager. Stop sale issued.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in back kitchen on cook line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored inside rice container. Moved by manager.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food with glass upright reach in cooler not separated
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap and showing day light under threshold
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave with encrusted food debris in kitchen area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop at mop sink not hunged
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink next to ware washing area. Manager place paper towel near area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in container of dry rice in kitchen. Manager removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table next to food. Moved by manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Frozen meat stored on plastics container is cracked in reach in freezer
Food stored on floor. Bag of raw onions stored on floor in kitchen area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of 3rd reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris from raw meat juice
Stored food not covered. Frozen meat stored on plastics container not covered in reach in freezer
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observe employee using high temperature dish machine but unit not sanitizing properly. Ran several times and only at 145F. Manager have employee to set up three compartment sink with quaternary
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe employee using high temperature dish machine but unit not sanitizing properly. Ran several times and only at 145F. Manager have employee to set up three compartment sink with quaternary
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over raw prep pork in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 buckets of 5 gallon of homemade kimchi not date marked. Employee stated was made on Monday April 14 and validated date with manager. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 buckets of 5 gallon of homemade kimchi not date marked. Employee stated was made on Monday April 14 and validated date with manager. Stop sale issued.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice (109-114F - Hot Holding), 5 trays of individual small pans of rice prep in containers stored in glass hot holding unit from over night. Manager stated intention is to be maintained hot with lower setting over night. Unit setting was set and showing digital at 109F. Unit was not touch today since overnight as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice (109-114F - Hot Holding), 5 trays of individual small pans of rice prep in containers stored in glass hot holding unit from over night. Manager stated intention is to be maintained hot with lower setting over night. Unit setting was set and showing digital at 109F. Unit was not touch today since overnight as per manager. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue unlabeled spray bottle stored next to clean equipment in kitchen. Manager stated it's sanitizer and properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Produce stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade kimchi not date marked in kitchen reach in cooler in prep area. Manager stated was made 2 days ago
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue unlabeled spray bottle stored next to clean equipment in kitchen. Manager stated it's sanitizer and properly stored
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of clean cups at wait station area
Food stored on floor. Case of food stored on floor in walk in cooler
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light device stored on wall over 2 make table reach in cooler with raw meats in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance stored in container in dry storage shelf. Manager stated it's flour
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw fish stored over cake in glass hot box across from oven. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kimchi, cut lettuce and noodles (63-64F - Cold Holding), all items stored at wait station on food cart rack and place there at 3pm. Discussed placing items on TIME and provided paperwork
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried tofu, dumplings and cooked chicken (92-114F - Hot Holding), all stored in kitchen hot box across from oven, place there around 3pm. Discussed placing items in TIME. Provided Paperwork
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at spigot on splitter next to oven area
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager present and more than 4 food handler employees working
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prep food with bracelets on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
Jun 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored next to fish sauce on shelf in prep area. Operator removed medicine to properly store.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in reach-in cooler in kitchen area. Operator ordered food grade bags during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried tofu (115-117F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (121F - Hot Holding) in food warming box across from grill. Operator raised temp of box to reheat items to 165F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two containers and one spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to single use wrapped straws on shelf on front service station. Operator removed containers and spray bottle of cleaner/ sanitizer to properly store.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in prep area near microwaves soiled. Also, middle cutting board on reach-in cooler on front service line soiled/ stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in corner of cookline. Operator replenished paper towels.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen raw beef in a non food grade bag in stand alone freezer near mop sink area. Employee removed and stored proper.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer no lid over prep area near drink station, and over prep table near meat cutting area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Observed hose bib with hose attached to splitter across from ware washing area with no back flow device on either side of splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by a cart and box stored inside sink not accessible for employee use at all in kitchen next to grill and breading station. Employee removed cart and box from sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment with more than 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager present.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed establishment using high temperature dishwashing machine without measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed establishment without a probe thermometer.
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 establishment without proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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. Observed establishment without 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. Discussed and provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement Form.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled through out kitchen and in dining area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed main ice machine soiled at the top of unit next to ice chute with mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks throughout kitchen. Observed Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back exit door of kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near grill across from ware washing station. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at entrance of grill room.
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