Korean Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
70
Score
Korean Kitchen has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Korean Kitchen's latest score is in line with the North Miami Beach average of 72. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken breast (65F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken breast (65F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night.
01B-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mop sink walls soiled.
36-27-5
70
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wings over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken wings (51F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler since last night, as per employee. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed chicken wings (51F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler since last night, as per employee. Stop sale issued.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10+ live flies in the back storage room on the walls and storage boxes.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 2 bug zappers in the back storage room with approximately 250+ dead flies.
35A-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door in disrepair. Observed 2 blenders broken with tape around it. Advice operator to discard item and buy new equipment.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple spoons and scoops in standing water in the kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
35
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In the back storage room.
36-36-4
82
Nov 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 cups stored inside the handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed David and Solangel with expired certificates.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 10+ dead flies in the bug zapper. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in the storage area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cups and to go containers stored on the floor in the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar and regular sugar in containers with no name labels.
02D-01-5
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on the floor under the kitchen shelves. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed clean pots stored on the floor under the kitchen shelves. Operator removed. **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in the dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches in the dry storage room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid broken next to kitchen cash register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed chest freezer lid broken next to kitchen cash register. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed. Observed a plastic container of soy sauce and a bag of carrots stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed 4 tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cups, napkins, plastic lids, and placed containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room next to dinning room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Observed foam cups, napkins, plastic lids, and placed containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room next to dinning room. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kimchi (56F - Cold Holding) on top of the front counter. As per operator, taken out of walk in cooler to portion cups 2 hours before inspection. Advise to place back to walk in cooler. Observed breaded wings (67F - Cold Holding) on top of stove, removed from walk in cooler, less than 4 hours. Asked operator to place back into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak over raw mackerel inside reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with no paper towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with no soap. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Prep sink used for warewashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing plates in the prep sink. Educated employee where to wash, rinse and sanitize properly in the 3 compartment sink. Employee setup 3 compartment sink correctly using chlorine sanitizer, tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 8 dead flies next to bug zapper in the dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves next to kitchen entrance. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents inside kitchen soiled with dust accumulation. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean pots stored on the floor under the kitchen shelves. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in the dry storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer lid broken next to kitchen cash register. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed. Observed a plastic container of soy sauce and a bag of carrots stored on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 5 tongs stored on the oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 76F store next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers, stove and interior of oven soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cups, napkins, plastic lids, and placed containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room next to dinning room. **Warning**
25-05-4
29
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor, and under cooking equipments are soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove, deep fryers, and exterior of reach in coolers/freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Korean Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Korean Kitchen on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Korean Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Korean Kitchen.
How does Korean Kitchen compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Korean Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Korean Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Korean Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Korean Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Korean Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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