Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville
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9825 San Jose Blvd #1, Jacksonville, FL 32257Kim's Korean BBQ, a 152-seat Korean barbecue restaurant in Jacksonville, accumulated 145 violations across 23 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—roughly 20 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent and diverse, including handwashing violations in multiple recent inspections (January and September 2025), employee health policy failures in 2025 and 2024, improper chemical storage cited in February 2025 and January 2023, and shell stock requirement violations in September 2023 and January 2024. In January 2023, an inspector issued a Warning and documented failures in management awareness, proper hand and arm washing, consumer advisory posting, and chemical storage. An administrative complaint was recommended in September 2023 after violations involving approved food source and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026, documented 12 violations including high-priority handwashing and approved food source issues, though it was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville had?
- Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville find?
- Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Kim's Korean BBQ in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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