Soul of Korean

7612 N 56 St, Tampa, FL 33617 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916150

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 89 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 4, 2026 (4 days ago)

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 11 routine inspection
2 intermediate, 3 basic (2 repeats)
-11
Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep112026

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 4, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 11, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen storage area.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for employees.
Basic3
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  Observed spoon used for rice in a cup of water temping 73°F. Employee removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed the doors to the reach in cooler being soiled with food debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Observed cutting boards being stored on the floor.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.