Korea House Restaurant

1155 W Sr 434 Ste 121, Longwood, FL 32750

Korean

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Korea House Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, which has been cited four times.

Korea House Restaurant's latest score of 45 falls below the Longwood average of 87. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken wings over kimchi in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Home Depot buckets storing short ribs

14-15-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - kimchi

02C-02-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cook line causing retention of standing water - at triple sink

36-17-5

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - observed Rubbermade Roughneck plastic containers in direct contact with foods.

14-15-4

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. - provided to operator

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - bar hand wash sink used to soak glasses

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - scoop handle buried inside bulk cornstarch **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - spatulas in container of room temperature water

10-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - metal bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken temping at 44F. Per operator item was in reach in cooler at cooks line less than two hours. Operator moved chicken to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler left door does not close all the way

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of wok station

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl instead of scoop in the container of rice

14-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make tables across from wok station on cooks line

14-09-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the dish washer

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the make cooler

12B-07-4

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items not dated

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Whirlpool freezer on the line ripped gasket

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the dish washer area several old holes need filling

36-24-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corn meal on the floor

08B-38-4

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters greasy

23-03-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on the whirlpool refrigerator dead bugs present

35B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice build up

14-69-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile wear at the make cooler

36-17-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the bar area

51-11-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Remove the clutter in the bar and hall area

33-31-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Korea House Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Korea House Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Korea House Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Korea House Restaurant.

How does Korea House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Longwood?

Korea House Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.

Has Korea House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Korea House Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Korea House Restaurant 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 Korea House Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Korea House Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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