Star Korean BBQ
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Star Korean BBQ six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 19, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags with beans in reach in freezer. Manager removed beans. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand sink in prep room hot water.
29-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Manager wiped inside and door. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs In potato salad. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
50
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Drink container in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk rice containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
67
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.large container in sink at service area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
78
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauce in cooler under make table **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. On cookline
36-62-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table on cookline
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In soy bucket in back prep area **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
61
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over cabbage in two door cooler in back prep area. Shell eggs over cooked spinach under make table in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Chicken over beef in two door freezer in back area
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over make table near soda machine **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Ladle near soda machine **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On right side of doorway between kitchen and prep room
36-24-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Korean BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Korean BBQ on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Korean BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Star Korean BBQ.
How does Star Korean BBQ compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Star Korean BBQ most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Star Korean BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Korean BBQ have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Star Korean BBQ 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 Star Korean BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Korean BBQ is inspected around two times per year on average.
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