Cho Sun Ok Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Cho Sun Ok Restaurant has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cho Sun Ok Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STROAGE SHELVES IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 30, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES, COUGHED ON THE HANDS AND PROCEEDED TO PICK A PLATED PLATE WITH FOOD TO SERVE A CUSTOMER. EMPLOYEE STILL DID NOT WASH HANDS, WASH HANDS OR WEAR GLOVES STILL. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT POLICY WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE SPOONS, TONGS ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 80.9F, KOREAN BEAN CAKE 78.4F, NOODLES 73.2F, KIMCHI 82.4F, POTATOE SALAD 49.5F, SHRIMP 44.6. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 17 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $65.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK TO CONTROL AND REGULATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE 1 GALLON MILK JUGS BEING REUSED TO HOLD AND FREEZE SOUP. 1 GALLON MILK JUGS CAN NOT BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AND ARE ONLY INTENDED FOR SINGLE USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL MONITORING AND TREATING.
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Apr 15, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROVED HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR THE FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI. HAACP PLAN IS NOT BEING FOLLOWED. NO DAILY RECORDS ARE BEING KEPT FOR PH OR NA. MAINTAIN REQUIRED DAILY RECORDS. OBSERVED SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FLOOR PLAN OF BASEMENT INDICATES 2 LONG PREP TABLES. ONLY OBSERVED 1 SMALL 2FT BY 2 FT PREP TABLE NOT UNDER PROTECTIVE CEILING. MOVE PREP AREA BACK UNDER PROTECTIVE CEILING OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE CEILING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE 1 GALLON MILK JUGS BEING REUSED TO HOLD AND FREEZE SOUP. 1 GALLON MILK JUGS CAN NOT BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AND ARE ONLY INTENDED FOR SINGLE USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHING OF VEGETABLES IN LARGE TUBS IN BASEMENT. WATER IN BEING FILLED BY GARDEN HOSE AND THEN DISPOSED OF IN FLOOR DRAIN. FOOD PREPARATION SINK MUST BE INSTALLED TO WASH AND RINSE VEGETABLES INCLUDING CABBAGE, RAW SPROUTS, GREEN ONION ETC. UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLEEPING AREA IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FOR LIVING AND SLEEPING AND KEEP ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL MONITORING AND TREATING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL BROOMS AND MOPS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREPARATION AND POSSIBLE COINTAMINAITON.
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61
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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95
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ON THE PREMISES FOR KIMCHI THAT ARE MADE ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE BEFORE PREPARING KIMCHI. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMPLETE HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE PROVIDED FOR PRODUCTION OF KIMCHI. PREMISES MAKES KIMCHI ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO PREPARE KIMCHI WITHOUT A HACCP APPROVAL AND OR VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. (NOTED CUT NAPA CABBAGE SOAK IN BRINE MIXTURE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR 8 HOURS). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, NOT TO MAKE KIMCHI UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS APPROVED. MUST USE COMMERCIALLY MADE KIMCHI (FROM AN APPROVED PROCESSING PLANT). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION/COOKING AREA IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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70
Dec 7, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2453667 ON 10/21/20 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS NEXT TO THE WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FANS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRS, PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, 1 BURNER STOVES AND GAS LINES IN THE BASEMENT, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND NEXT TO WASHROOM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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67
Oct 21, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP IN MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD BUILD UP ON CUTTING KNIVES STORED IN RACK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY BEFORE STORING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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82
Nov 5, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHNE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE DISCARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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82
Oct 18, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATIONS ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SCHEDULE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP SCHEDULE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5.-202.12 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT REAR HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A HANDSINK IN THIS AREA. CORE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE
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May 24, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATOR GASKETS AROUND EVERY REFRIGERATOR DOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE EXTERIOR HOOD VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER ON THE FIRST FLOOR IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Apr 4, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS AT BASEMENT NOT LABELED (SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO SAME ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL DOOR LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND TIGHTEN UPPER PANEL DOOR AT SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULB END CAPS MISSING (X4) ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS END COVERS.
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86
Jul 12, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL LARGE BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, SUGAR AND FLOUR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP PORTION OF FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH LARGE RUSTY MARKS. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TO SEAL UP HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE CORNER. ALSO REPAIR THE WALL EDGES AROUND THE ORDERING OPENING BETWEEN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THE KITCHEN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PIPES AND FANS IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST AND GRIME FROM THE CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE FRONT 3-COMP SINK BY THE CASH REGISTER AREA.AT THIS TIME ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS.MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMP SINKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING KITCHEN HAND SINK BY THE 3-COMP SINK.
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78
May 9, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES FOR ALL LARGE BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE, SUGAR AND FLOUR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BLENDER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL COVING UNDER THE PIPE AT THE HAND SINK BY THE REAR 3-COMP SINK AREA.COVING IS FALLING APART. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE FRONT 3-COMP SINK BY THE CASH REGISTER AREA.AT THIS TIME ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS.MUST ALWAYS HAVE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMP SINKS.
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78
Oct 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK CONTAINERS (ADJACENT TO STAIRS) NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PRODUCE PREP REACH IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR STAND UP PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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82
Sep 9, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES FIRST PREP COOLER, AND RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT OR GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALLS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT AREA, ALL STOCK MUST BE KEPT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL,
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78
Jun 3, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT DURING STORAGE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING SERVICES, INTERIOR OF FREEZER BOTTOM PANEL FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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82
May 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR PART OF THE GRILL, ALL THE LIDS/DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND THE KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BESIDE THE HOOD AND PIPE AND TUBINGS CONNECTED TO THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALL THE FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE EACH DINING TABLE WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REGULAR SCOOP FOR THE ICE. FOUND A SMALL METAL CONTAINER BEING USE AS AN ICE SCOOP IN THE KITCHEN.
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; MUST LABEL AND MAINTAINE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, SLICER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 11, 2010
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. IINSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE (100PPM CHLORINE). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED (7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE FRAME OF DOOR (FOOD PREP AREA) AND DINING AREA/COAT CLOSET. ALSO, FOUND OVER 50 RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA (FRONT/REAR), STORAGE AND DINING . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED (7-38-020)
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND BORIC ACID POWDER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (KITCHEN, DINING AND FRONT PREP AREA ) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, MOP AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED ( 7-38-030,005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. OBSERVED CUSTOMER GOING THROUGH THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA TO USE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE/REMOVE RESTROOM SIGN. NO CUSTOMER ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED (7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED DUST, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN (PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, AND HOOD/VENT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT, GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDERNEATH SHELVES, EQUIPMENT AND DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD SPILLAGE (KITCHEN, DISHWASHING AREA AND DINING AREA, PIPES, FIXTURES, LIGHT SHIELDS COVER AND WALL VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING END CAPS AT ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (BY WASHROOM). ALL STOCKS MUST BE KEPT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cho Sun Ok Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cho Sun Ok Restaurant on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cho Sun Ok Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Cho Sun Ok Restaurant.
Has Cho Sun Ok Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cho Sun Ok Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cho Sun Ok Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cho Sun Ok Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cho Sun Ok Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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