Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville

Last inspected:

3610 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Overview

Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville has accumulated 114 violations across 14 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 11 of the 14 inspections, a persistent pattern spanning nearly three years. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in 9 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 6 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on May 3, 2024, when the back door marked exit and path to marked exit were blocked. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 identified 39 violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic) and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended, the most serious non-closure disposition available.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

14Inspections
114Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed: the back door marked Exit was blocked. All items were moved away to make the path clear. **Corrected On-Site**

Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 2 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville last inspected?
Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 21, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville had?
Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville find?
Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville was most recently inspected on November 21, 2025 with 13 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
Has Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Seoul Pocha Korean Pub in Gainesville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Seoul Posha Korean Pub (2024).

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