PlateScore

Seoul Market

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8935 N 43rd Ave, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Food Production · Permit FD-23042

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 3, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 18, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 29, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Feb 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 18, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jun 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 18, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked squid, bean sprouts, and other TCS items in the main fridges by the kitchen with no date mark indicating when it was made. person in charge sates that items were made a yesterday and the day before. Had person in charge date mark items made.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

May 2, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Oct 29, 2024Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed getting bodily fluids clean up kit by next routine inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed Food residue on the bottom of fridges and over the top of freezer units. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils

Jul 18, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed to person in chargeAward: Not Participating,Signer: Moon K.

2023

Nov 3, 2023Routine1 foundationB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundationviolations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed to PIC and confirmed receipt.Reinspection scheduled for 11/06/23.---On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit cardand invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, orContact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative changerequest form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-FormAward: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Moon Sung Kang

#50 — Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate PressurePriority foundation5-103.11

Priority Foundation-5-103.11, Pf: Capacity-Quantity and Availability --- Observed handwashing sink in the food processing area not capable of dispensing hot water. The sink in question only dispenses water when the cold valve is turned on, with water measured at 78'F. All other plumbing fixtures (mop sink, 3-compartment sink, food prep sink) in the establishment working as intended and are capable of dispensing hot water. PIC stated that the hot water connection for the handwashing sink had broken down earlier and a technician had already been contacted for repair later today. PIC was notified handwashing sink in question must be repaired within 24 hours to dispense hot water at 100'F. Reinspection for this violation scheduled for 11/06/23. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →