Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen

1700 W Sand Lake Rd D124, Orlando, FL 32809
Korean
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
33
Score
High Risk

Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen's latest score of 33 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Soup for self service on the front counter. Management moving to back counter to serve customer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at the splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small pitchers in sink at bar. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with stickers cut on front counter. Management removed the stickers and washed avocados. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sink next to noodles warmer.
08B-54-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredients bin with sugar. Management added name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water on hand sink near office.
29-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Management removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes over refrigerators.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area
36-34-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the handle of stove. Management removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice 80F. Management discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located near dish. Management added thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Management closed **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
33
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty serving spoon in sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at front counter near register. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf with to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer bottom of fan.
14-69-4
74
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles in dish area and one by front counter. Bleach and window cleaner. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ 4 employees working no certified manager present. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink by coffee machine and women restroom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw pork in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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/ 4 employees working no certified manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles in dish area and one by front counter. Bleach and window cleaner.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table in back of kitchen and front line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink by coffee machine and women restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in bulk sugar. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In corner near office. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on bulk sugar container. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in the facility. operator had present employees fill out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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/ 4 employees working. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to office. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in bulk sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In corner near office.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Unopened Bottle of water in ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf with to go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on bulk sugar container.
14-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
43
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over edamame in cooler drawers on cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); eel (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Operator states in unit less than two hours. Will exchange with cold product **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spam (98F - Hot Holding) operator states out less then 2 hours , will chill and store **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of ibuprofen on prep table on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar bin
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker 75°F **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
43
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (90F - Hot Holding) operator states out for less then **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Beef over edamame in cooler drawer on cookline. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog on stick (50F - Cold Holding) above chill line on make table in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in sink behind front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near single glass door cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At ice cream freezer. 78°F operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathrooms used by employees
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Under make table on cookline. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on cookline. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen.

How does Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Izzi Modern Korean Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.