Kim's Korean BBQ

9825 San Jose Blvd #1, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Korean

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Kim's Korean BBQ, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Kim's Korean BBQ is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine. Degreaser.

41-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt , sugar containers

02D-01-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on knife handle.

14-71-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink containers on prep tables.

12B-07-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of shell eggs over cooked stock. In walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large cart in front of kitchen Hand Wash Sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kim's Korean BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kim's Korean BBQ on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Kim's Korean BBQ compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Kim's Korean BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Kim's Korean BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kim's Korean BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Kim's Korean BBQ inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kim's Korean BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.

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