SA RI ONE KOREAN RESTAURANT
3940 CYPRESS ST, TAMPA, FL 33607
License #3912941
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →SA RI ONE KOREAN RESTAURANT in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 14, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on October 14, 2025 shows 21 observation rows: 5 critical, 6 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw beef short rib 43-47 F stored in flip top reach-in cooler. Discussed fill line with food employee.
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over a case of unwashed lettuce in walk-in cooler.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 container of ware washing soap water stored in handwash sink at wait station.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Household use pesticide stored with food spices on dry food storage shelf in food storage room.
- [22-08-4] Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- [31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At food prep area by walk-in freezer.
- [12A-11-4] Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee left employee restroom then entered kitchen, engaged to washing food equipment in prep sink without washing hand first. Discussed with employee about proper handwash technique.
- [36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working at time of inspection.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line and food prep area in kitchen.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack store on dry food products in dry food storage room. Employee removed backpack.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. In employee restroom.
- [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At cook line.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler.
- [14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair reach-in cooler door gaskets.
- [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. A employee drink with no lid stored in reach-in cooler over food items. Employee discarded drink.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry food storage room.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored kimchi in reach-in cooler at cook line. Pooled egg stored over cooked pork in large reach-in cooler in kitchen. Raw chicken stored over cut vegetables in walk-in cooler.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in coolers and freezers have torn door gaskets.
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