Korean BBQ
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Korean BBQ has been inspected eight times since 2022. Korean BBQ was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Korean BBQ's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm added bleach now 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl inside hand wash sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Excessive amount of Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area and on top of three compartment sink, inside all coolers.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice dry storage
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of rice dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
67
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Melon cut on Sunday no date mark. Dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of soy sauce on floor. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stain on prep table near mini oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Multiple food items not date marked throughout reach in coolers and freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli cooler near kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board stain on prep table near mini oven. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. -One employee present during inspection. No proof of employee training observed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Multiple food items not date marked throughout reach in coolers and freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in deli cooler near kitchen entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table
41-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board
40-06-5
82
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Sun Sik Sae completed course but not food manager exam. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Sun Sik Sae Operator tested in July 19, retesting on Sept 12. Time extension per Christine C. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in every reach in cooler not segregated. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Korean BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Korean BBQ on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Korean BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Korean BBQ.
How does Korean BBQ compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Korean BBQ most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Korean BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Korean BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Korean BBQ 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 Korean BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Korean BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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