Bap Bowl Korean Food
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Bap Bowl Korean Food has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Bap Bowl Korean Food was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Bap Bowl Korean Food's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee on front line preparing food in kitchen with artificial nail polish nails and not wearing any gloves
13-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case if food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped plastic forks and spoons on front counter for customers to grab all stored in same pan not all facing in same direction
25-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket not hung **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
67
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Produce lettuce stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bag in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue cleaning spray bottles with chemical solution stored over reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi in reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated prep on Sunday
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice build up on door and floor **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods stored uncovered in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hung and stored sitting in mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup stored on top of reach in cooler
12B-07-4
45
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse equipment and place away for dry storage without sanitizing
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipment's and then preparing food without washing hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw prep chicken and raw prep beef stored over case of produce in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing food with artificial nails without using gloves
13-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees preparing food with bracelet on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. walk in Freezer with ice build up on floor and shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple foods stored uncovered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored on top in direct contact of cut cabbage in reach in flip top cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee has three compartment ware washing sink set up incorrectly
16-13-5
43
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Operator has 2 total food handlers hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Still the same. Operator ordered books **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep bacon stored over cooked chicken in 2nd make table reach in cooler. Employee proper stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Homemade kimchi with no date marked in walk in cooler and on front reach in cooler. Employee stated was prep on on Monday 8-12-24. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Homemade kimchi with no date marked in walk in cooler and on front reach in cooler. Employee stated was prep on on Monday 8-12-24. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), all stored in first reach in make table cooler flip top, place there around 12pm and operate said was in and out of unit. Operator closed lid to flip top. Ambient temperature at 48F butter (56F - Cold Holding); corn (51F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (48F - Cold Holding), stored in second reach in cooler make table cooler, place there around 12 pm. Operator has food above fill line and in and out of unit. Ambient temperature at 41F. Open loses lid and remove excess food over fill line corn, cut lettuce, mushroom and coleslaw (59-62F - Cold Holding), all stored on front line above fill line and place there around 2pm from cooler. Employee will transfer to new pan **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator has no consumer advisory for under cooked eggs served with pork belly dish. Provided consumer advisory sign **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Operator has 2 total food handlers hired over 60 days with no proof of training **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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 has 2 total food handlers hired with no proof of form **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in Freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottoms first reach in make table cooler. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
13-03-4
32
Mar 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bap Bowl Korean Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bap Bowl Korean Food on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bap Bowl Korean Food?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bap Bowl Korean Food.
How does Bap Bowl Korean Food compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bap Bowl Korean Food most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bap Bowl Korean Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bap Bowl Korean Food have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bap Bowl Korean Food means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bap Bowl Korean Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bap Bowl Korean Food is inspected around four times per year on average.
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