Boonlucksa
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2017
90
Score
Across the available record, Boonlucksa has five inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Boonlucksa is from Nov 7, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Boonlucksa is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HARDENED BROWNISH RESIDUE (APPEARS TO BE OLD PEST CONTROL APPLICATION RESIDUE) FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND KITCHEN WINDOW FRAME LEADING INTO DINING ROOM, AROUND OUTLET BOX NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW, ABOVE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELSEWHERE NECESSARY IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN LIQUID POOLING BEHIND DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP.
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Oct 30, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 30 SMALL FLIES ON WALL BEHIND AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, APPROX. 10 SMALL FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AND APPROX. 23 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HARDENED BROWNISH RESIDUE (APPEARS TO BE OLD PEST CONTROL APPLICATION RESIDUE) FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND KITCHEN WINDOW FRAME LEADING INTO DINING ROOM, AROUND OUTLET BOX NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW, ABOVE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELSEWHERE NECESSARY IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING AROUND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN LIQUID POOLING BEHIND DISH MACHINE GREASE TRAP.
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Jun 8, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPLATTER STAINS FROM METAL KICK PLATE ON KITCHEN DOOR. MUST CLEAN RESIDUE FROM HANDLE AND LID OF RICE WARMER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT THE BACK DOOR AND BEHIND THE 1 DOOR FREEZER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE EXHAUST FAN IN MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE DURING FINAL RINSE CYCLE. TESTED FINAL CONCENTRATION AT 0 PPM WITH A TEST STRIP. INSTRUCTED THAT MACHINE MUST PROVIDE PROPER CHLORINE CONCENTRATION FOR FINAL RINSE CYCLE OF 50-100 PPM. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDLES OF THE COOK LINE SCOOPS BURNED/MELTED AND UNSMOOTH. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPLATTER STAINS FROM METAL KICK PLATE ON KITCHEN DOOR. MUST CLEAN RESIDUE FROM HANDLE AND LID OF RICE WARMER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT THE BACK DOOR AND BEHIND THE 1 DOOR FREEZER. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE EXHAUST FAN IN MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Dec 28, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN LADIES TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boonlucksa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boonlucksa on file is from Nov 7, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boonlucksa?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boonlucksa.
Has Boonlucksa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boonlucksa have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Boonlucksa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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