Seoul Garden
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Seoul Garden stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Seoul Garden's latest score of 52 falls below the Fort Pierce average of 87. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
50
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in freezer repacked raw chicken over seafood. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw noodles thawed from the night before.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw noodles (55F - Cold Holding); raw noodles (49F - Cold Holding); raw noodles (53F - Cold Holding) thawed from the night before. Operator disposed of all items.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. Educated operator and he took a picture of the image that I showed him on my phone.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge in big 6. Emailed to operator and he printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Reach in cooler with beef broth. Operator corrected. 3-501.17(A)(B) FC: (A) Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under section 3-502.12, and except as specified in paragraphs (E) and (F) of this section, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/ **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between container used to store spices. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage area to-go styrofoam bowls stored in box on ground. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small bread reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
39
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine was not sanitizing, tested 3x at 0 ppm, operator went and bought bleach, primed and 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used to store squid in.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw pork 47F in walk in cooler. Operator states he just received and put it in there. Recommend to rapid chill in freezer.
03A-02-5
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. Emailed to operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen and back store room, titles are worn and cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet has a steady stream of water in unisex bathroom. Leaking and won't shut off all the way.
29-11-4
50
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Washed hands applied gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Cutting board on the cook line stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food grease. Floors under equipment soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and broken in mop sink area also in front of walk in. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of sugar/ salt on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Tin foil used to repair.
36-60-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seoul Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seoul Garden on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seoul Garden?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Seoul Garden.
How does Seoul Garden compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Seoul Garden most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Seoul Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seoul Garden have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Seoul Garden 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 Seoul Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seoul Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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