Kimchi Korean Restaurant
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
23
Score
Going back to 2022, Kimchi Korean Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up eight times.
Compared to other Oviedo restaurants (averaging 63), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
13
Inspections
7
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Odor ban next to avocado oil in cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over frozen vegetables in reach in freezer. Properly stored Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored in same shelve as scallions in walk in cooler , removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice kept on rice warmer for 5hrs with temperature of 115F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring mix 58F kept on ice next to hand sink , kept for 3hrs. Operator added more ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice hot holding for for 5hrs with temperature of 115F by hand sink in cook line
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents on dining room have debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor .
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. One light on hood burnt out
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove burners have grease build up and debris . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish been thawed in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Debris on wall behind oven and behind make table in cook line
36-27-5
23
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters -stove top - speed racks in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
70
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw seafood mix stored on top of fried soybean curd at the reach-in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored on top of frozen rape flower boiled at the reach-in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of tofu at the walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw shell eggs and bucket of sauce stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor next to make table . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hood,2 out top of make table . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler . - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop at the mop bucket. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. 0 ppm . **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw seafood mix stored on top of fried soybean curd at the reach-in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored on top of frozen rape flower boiled at the reach-in freezer .
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored on top of tofu at the walk-in cooler .
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw shell eggs and bucket of sauce stored on floor at the walk-in cooler . Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor next to make table . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hood,2 out top of make table .
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler .
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop at the mop bucket.
42-01-4
39
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi prepared 2 days ago ,in walk in cooler not date marked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Butter in reach in cooler , as per operator is employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Employee drinks not separated from food served to the public **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored at front counter floor, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Bag of onion on floor in wall in cooler **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Accumulation of grease as evident of walls stained yellow **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled with grease and food debris. . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi prepared 2 days ago ,in walk in cooler not date marked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at wash ware handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4- dead roaches in storage area floor, freezer chest and reach in freezer. 1- dead roach on floor by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: 2 dead roaches on top of dish machine 12 dead roaches under dish machine 6 dead roaches under hand wash sink next to dish machine 1 dead roach on storage shelf above 3 compartment sink 6 dead roaches on top of water heater 1 dead roach between shelf and wall above 3 compartment sink 2 dead roaches between stand up reach in freezers **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Butter in reach in cooler , as per operator is employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Employee drinks not separated from food served to the public **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored at front counter floor, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Bag of onion on floor in wall in cooler **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Accumulation of grease as evident of walls stained yellow **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled with grease and food debris. . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Walker placed wallet and keys on top of food preparation table . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
45
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On food preparation table cooked vegetable (109F - Cooling); 2 hours ; Operator relocated to Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Stored on shelf above , storage area freezer chest. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at wash ware handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Kimchi prepared 2 days ago ,in walk in cooler not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4- dead roaches in storage area floor, freezer chest and reach in freezer. 1- dead roach on floor by dish machine. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Butter in reach in cooler , as per operator is employees. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Walker placed wallet and keys on top of food preparation table . **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored at front counter floor, **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in storage area, freezer chest . **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled with grease and food debris. . **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
26
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling in kitchen tarnished with smoke from cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
70
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - WD40 stored on shelf with food items **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. - kimchi in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on wall over dish machine - 1 on floor drain cover **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling in kitchen tarnished with smoke from cooking equipment **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
35
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut cabbage 72f soaking in brine. Less than 2 hours per manager
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cut cabbage soaking in brine water stored on floor below prep sink - bags of onion - bags of cabbage
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - on oven door **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - beef sitting in tub at triple sink
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
64
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners stored next to food and Togo items in dry storage area.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located under hand sink in area of kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next dishwasher.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cooking equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Unwashed Onions and carrots in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Service utensils on cooks line.
24-18-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kimchi Korean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kimchi Korean Restaurant on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kimchi Korean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Kimchi Korean Restaurant.
How does Kimchi Korean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oviedo?
Kimchi Korean Restaurant most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Oviedo average of 63.
Has Kimchi Korean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kimchi Korean Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kimchi Korean Restaurant 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 Kimchi Korean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kimchi Korean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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