Chow Won Korean Steakhouse

1107 Apalachee Pkwy Ste 10, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Korean

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Chow Won Korean Steakhouse has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by kitchen entrance had ice in sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen shelf above and by clean dishes. Employee removed drink and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored above food station on kitchen line. Employee removed jacket. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken out of its original packaging stored over pork and beef in walk in freezer.

08A-20-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp dish machine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer. Final rinse:90F. Informed operator to discontinue dish machine and to set up three compartment sink until machine is fixed. **Warning**

16-54-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia sitting in water. Operator ran water one fish during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in back kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to clean grill tops in kitchen area. Operator removed drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cooking pans wet nesting on drain board in kitchen area.

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door with gap at the threshold in back of kitchen.

35B-01-4

Apr 19, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 9, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chow Won Korean Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chow Won Korean Steakhouse on file is from Apr 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chow Won Korean Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chow Won Korean Steakhouse.

How does Chow Won Korean Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Chow Won Korean Steakhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Chow Won Korean Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chow Won Korean Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chow Won Korean Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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