Korea Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
41
Score
Korea Taqueria, located at 3101 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 17, 2026, with a score of 41. The inspection identified three critical, one major, and seven minor violations. These violations included issues with adequate handwashing facilities, food separation and protection, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
41
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink adjacent to the toilet room area was blocked by various items and not accesible at all times for employee use. The items were moved during the inspection.
46.825(a)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container of raw chicken was stored next to containers of raw beef in the walk in cooler. The container of chicken was moved away from the containers of beef.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Not washing, rinsing, and sanitizing at the 3 bay sink properly. The 3 bay sink was set up to wash and sanitize only. The third basin was used for storage of soiled dishes in a trash bag. The person in charge emptied and set up the sink properly during the inspection.
46.731
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Chemicals (stainless steel cleaner) were stored above or on the same shelf with food (containers of spices), equipment, and/or single service articles in the cooking/prep area. -Chemicals (can of grill cleaner) were stored above or on the same shelf with food (bulk containers of food ingredients), equipment, and/or single service articles in the rear storage area. The observed items were moved.
46.1041
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employee observed not wearing a beard restraint. New Violation.
46.152
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: -Knife stored between sink edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized. The person in charge removed the knife and cleaned it during the inspection. -Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Equipment does not meet minimum design standards. -Four non-commercial chest freezers in the basement storage area. -Inoperable ice machine in the prep area New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observations: -Food debris and residue on walk-in cooler surfaces -Static dust on surfaces throughout -Food debris on sink surfaces -Debris on top of soiled food storage containers in the rear storage area -Static dust and oil residue on exhaust hood filters. -Unused ice machine can provide vermin harborage conditions. -Soda residue on surfaces and a empty soda can in a chest freezer containing foods. -Frost accumulation in chest freezers New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Low water flow at the rear hand sink adjacent to the toilet room. New Violation.
46.805
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The broom and dust pan were stored on the floor rather than hanging on a utility rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: -Two of three lights were not working in the exhaust hood -Lights not provided in cold prep refrigerators New Violation.
46.943
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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