Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant

3346 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Korean
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 21, 2019. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant dates to Mar 21, 2019.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 14, 2019
Routine
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. (VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 8/29/18 CORRECT BY DATE 11/29/18.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATIONI ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO HACCP PLAN FOR FERMENTING KIMCHI. (VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 8/29/19 ON THE PREVIOUS REPORT CORRECT BY DATE 11/29/18). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213675 DATED 8/29/18. #58-#PA 100-0367-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED
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Aug 29, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE A SIGN OR POST ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: 8-201.13 ESTABLISHMENT PREPARES FERMENTED CABBAGE (KIM CHEE) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR FERMENTATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE THE STYROFOAM AND CARDBOARD AS A PLATFORM UNDER THE BOX FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.----PAPER AND TAPE USED AS COVER ON THE WALL INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY PIPE NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA LEADING TO BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINNING AREA ABOVE #2 TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE SHELVING BY HEATING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET OF LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. MUST INSTALL FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. 1 OTHER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE BUT IS A SMALL/BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNABLE TO SUBMERGE THE POTS AND PANS. MUST INSTALL FAUCET THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS PANS DISHES AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Nov 5, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Jan 14, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen storage shelving, cabinet not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen area under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front dining area by cabinet no clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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May 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS IN THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA OF THE SECOND ROOM IN THE RESTAURANT(EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING). ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS ON PREMISES TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND FORST BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES FOR THE SMALL 3-COMP SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BEVERAGE STATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA IN THE SECOND ROOM OF THE RESTAURANT(EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING) TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Sep 4, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of storage shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, front storage area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster by walk in cooler in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, dining area not clean, need detailed cleaning, missing vent guards in dining area shall be provided.
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Dec 2, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, SALT,SUGAR,FLOUR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCCUMULATED. CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM, WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY LID/COVER OF ONE OF THREE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SODA CRATE IN THE WALK IN COOLER, BEING USED AS A PALLET. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET OR SHELVE TO STORE STOCKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT IN LADIE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Nov 17, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repair, replaced. walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair, replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning. floors in kitchen under heavy equipment need cleaning(corners).floors in rear storage areas not clean need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls, ceiling in rear prep area that had peeling paint, exposed plaster shall be repair. damaged/broken ceiling tiles in bathroom, and in dining area shall be replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields that were missing end caps in prep areas, storage areas shall be provided. light shields in prep areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vent(ventilation)in walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining areas need cleaning(detailed).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant on file is from Mar 21, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant.

Has Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Booill Galbi — Booil Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.