Del Seoul
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
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Score
Public records show 28 inspections at Del Seoul stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “approved thawing methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Del Seoul trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SOUTH REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOX FREEZER IN THE WEST BASEMENT WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED NOTED STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING AND NO SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR STORED CLEANING AGENTS IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. MUST BE WASHABLE.----COOKS LINE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED BY FIRE AND MELTED ON TWO SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER THE RUBBER MATS.----HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REFRIGERATION STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALL IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY BETWEEN BASEMENTS. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT STORED TO GO CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE WEST BASEMENT SUCH AS PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jan 13, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE OF FAUCET ON 2 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN WATER IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP ON GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE AND FRYERS IN THE MAIN COOK LINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD ITEMS AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISORGANIZATION IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT THAT INCLUDES WATER TANKS AND GREASE TRAP. MULTIPLE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT STORED THROUGHOUT AND COVERED WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE OR REMOVE ANYTHING NOT NECESSARY TO OPERATION OF FACILITY.
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Jan 26, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS AT BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH SAID DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS/COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Nov 15, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT HAVE BROKEN PLASTIC ON THE INTERIOR LID AND WALLS OF THE FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS TO-GO CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.----ALL OPEN HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND WHERE FOOD TRAVELS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEGS IN FOUR PANS, EACH COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, PILED ONE ON TOP OF ANOTHER, IMPROPERLY COOLING IN THE PREP TWO-DOOR COOLER. NO COOLING TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. CHICKEN NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 83.3F TO 90.5F. OTHER FOODS NOTED IN THE SAME COOLER AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOKED FOODS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER ASSORTED GARBAGE WITH FOOD PACKAGE DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUND AND A DEAD RAT. THE LID IS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BOARDS UNDER THE LEGS OF THE REAR DEEP CHILLING MACHINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE USED, CONTAMINATED CRAW CHICKEN BOXES FOR ANY CONTAINER FOR ANY NON-FOOD ITEMS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. MUST NOT USE WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION. FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SEVERAL BOX FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT HAVE BROKEN PLASTIC ON THE INTERIOR LID AND WALLS OF THE FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOK'S LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYERS ---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE LOWER METAL PREP TABLE WHERE CLEAN POTS/PANS ARE STORED IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP HAND SINK WITH BLACKENED MOLD AND MISSING CAULKING--EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN BOTH, AND REPLACE CAULKING ----STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ----PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE FRONT PREP, REAR PREP ABOVE FOOD PREP STATIONS AND REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR/GUARDING ON METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP.----MUST NOT USE PAPER, TIN FOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND INSIDE FREEZERS OR COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT DIRTY.---WALLS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS PREP LINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS TO-GO CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.----ALL OPEN HOLES IN THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND WHERE FOOD TRAVELS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN FOOD PREP/DISH.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE
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Aug 10, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 12, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NO HANDWASHING BEFORE WEARING FOOD GLOVES AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS: CLEAN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MOVING GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND CONTINUOUSLY ADJUSTING FACIAL MASK, EMPLOYEES RETURNED TO PREP AREA AND CONTINUE TO PREP FOOD. EMPLOYEES WITH GLOVES ON DID NOT REMOVE GLOVES FOR HAND WASHING, WIPED AT DIRTY CLOTHES ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, AND CONTINUED TO COOK. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HAD ONE GLOVED HAND AND MADE A SANDWICH. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS/BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE CHOPPING WASHED GREEN LEAF(ENDIVE) FOR TACOS. WE OBSERVED THE COOK MAKING A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMER WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES ARE STORED IN DIFFERENT COOLER UNITS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS MEASURED BETWEEN 55F-71.7F, RAW CHICKEN MEASURED AT TEMP OF 56.3F, RAW CHICKEN BREAST MEASURED AT 45.5F, RAW STEAK MEASURED AT 46.5F, RAW PORK MEASURED AT 47.6F, MEAT DUMPLINGS MEASURED AT 45.1F, DICED TOMATOES MEASURED AT 50.5F, COOKED SLICED MUSHROOMS MEASURED AT 48.9F, COOKED EGGS MEASURED AT 60F, AND CUT TOFU MEASURED AT 49.8F. ALL TCS FOODS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ON SITE(POUNDS120, VALUE 473). COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED FOUR COOLERS UNITS AT INADEQUATE AIR TEMP: A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 52.1F; A SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE DOOR AT AN AIR TEMP OF 55F; A THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT AN AIR TEMP OF 53.9F, AND A CHEST COOLER IN BASEMENT AT AIR TEMP OF 63.1F. COLD UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. ALL MENTIONED UNITS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION " DO NOT USE. "FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-7-2020; REPORT#2463395 #16)4-602.11(B-E): SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WERE FOUND DIRTY(BEGINNING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #39) 3-305.11: WASTE PIPE IN STORAGE BASEMENT AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER/COOLERS, SODA BOXES, ABOVE SHELVES WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOOD ARE STORED, MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS AND LINERS FOR SHELVES AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. #47) 4-501.12: GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD #47)4-202.16: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT METAL SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #49) 4-602.13: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES. #55) 6-201.11: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, WHERE CHEST FREEZERS ARE STORED. REPAIR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED PORK AT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 102.2, AND 2 POUNDS OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 97.5F. COOKED FOOD AT HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.TOTAL POUNDS 4,VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS COLD FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: THREE BAGS OF RAW BREADED SHRIMPS(15 POUNDS) AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.9F;ALSO FOUND THREE BAGS OF MARINATED PORK(30 POUNDS) AT TEMP OF 45.6F,47.8F AND 49.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.POUNDS 45,VALUE 180 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION HAS EXPIRED( CERTIFICATE #HS7-8721,10-13-2020) CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MNAGER ON DUTY HAS EXPIRED( CERTIFICATE #HS7-8721,10-13-2020) CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY(BEGINING OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE IN STORAGE BASEMENT AREA ABOVE CHEST FREEZER/COOLERS, SODA BOXES,ABOVE SHELVES WERE FOOD CONTAINRS AND FOOD ARE STORED, MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT METAL SHELF IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS AND LINERS FOR SHELVES AND INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC LID ON COOKED FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREEN CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GRIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,WERE CHEST FREEZERS ARE STORED. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Oct 31, 2019
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING, FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING ON TOP OF DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OF IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REPAIR SIDE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, REMOVE TAPE, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN, GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING FROM PLATE OF FOOD, AT BREAK TABLE NEAR REAR OFFICE, ADJACENT TO HAND WASHING SINK. AFTER CONSUMING PLATE OF FOOD, FOOD HANDLER WALKED TO FOOD PREP AREA, THEN BEGAN HANDLING FULL PANS OF FRIED CHICKEN AND BEING COOLING PROCESS. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AND AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED PROPERLY BEFORE HANDLING FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AND AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, ADJACENT TO NORTH OFFICE, BLOCKED/INACCESSIBLE BY SEVERAL LARGE STACKED-BOXES OF INVENTORY. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, EGGS, BEEF, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ADJACENT TO TIME CLOCK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS, KIMCHEE, SEAWEED SALAD, ETC., STORED INSIDE OPEN FACED DISPLAY COOLER FOR CUSTOMER SELECTION WITHOUT PROPER INGREDIENT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER INGREDIENT LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. AS WELL AS BEVERAGE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL SANITARY ITEMS, IN WOMAN'S/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, ETC, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, EXPOSING THE STUDS, JOIST AND RAFTERS IN SAID AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CEILING SURFACES ABOVE ICE MACHINE, MOP SINKS,ETC. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NOT EXPOSED TO MOISTURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE SAID AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE TO PREVENT MOISTURE ABSORPTION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHIELD COVER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 29, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW IEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIT/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A SINK WIT HOT AND COLD RUNNING SURFACES UNDER CITY PRESSURE
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 17, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 85.3F TO 86.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $60 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS RICE DUMPLINGS, CHILI SHRIMP, BBQ PORK, BBQ CHICKEN TACOS, TOFU, CALAMARY, KALBY ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/29/17 REPORT#2116431 32.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. 34 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR OFFICE. 35 MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN HALLWAY NEAR REAR OFFICE. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID WALL. 36 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT. 41 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW IEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIT/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A SINK WIT HOT AND COLD RUNNING SURFACES UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 29, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM SOUTH WALL. REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. ALSO, DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR OFFICE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN HALLWAY NEAR REAR OFFICE. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID WALL.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN BASEMENT.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE IN BASEMENT.
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74
Aug 18, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED BAKED ON GREASE ON RANGE SHELVING.INSTRUCTRD MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR NEEDS CLEANING
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TOPROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP
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90
Aug 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976830 DATED 12/9/2016 VIOLATION#34 MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED. VIOLATION#38 MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED BAKED ON GREASE ON RANGE SHELVING.INSTRUCTRD MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR NEEDS CLEANING
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TOPROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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86
Dec 9, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR /2 DRAWER PREP COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM TACO REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,DUMPLING REACH IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR OF SOME PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDES OF DRY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILING TILES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FOOD BOXES IN LAUNDRY AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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64
Nov 29, 2016
Complaint
10 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS,CEILINGS,BOXES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS,NEAR MOP SINK,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/29/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON LARGE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR /2 DRAWER PREP COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM TACO REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER,DUMPLING REACH IN FREEZER,EXTERIOR OF SOME PREP COOLERS,UNDERSIDES OF DRY STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & COOLERS,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRI AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS,CEILING TILES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT,FOOD BOXES IN LAUNDRY AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Aug 10, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE COCA COLA COOLER AND SEVERAL OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: THE SHELVING IN THE UPRIGHT COCA-COLA COOLER, THE HANDLES ON THE COOK LINE HAND SINK AND ON THE PREP AREA HAND SINK, THE LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR, THE FRYER WHEELS, AND THE AIR VENT TUBES IN THE COOK LINE COOLERS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE MAIN COOK LINE. NOTED DARK BLACK STAINS ON THE CAULKING ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE BASEBOARDS NEAR THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS. NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BOXES OF SHIRTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING VENT COVER ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOTED A DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TILE. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DARK STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW AND SURROUNDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SURROUNDING THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THAT THE PLASTIC WALL COATING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL NEAR THE BASE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED A PREP TOP COOLER TO THE LEFT OF THE COOK LINE TO BE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46 DEGREES WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED AND THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER: TOFU, 46 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$6; COOKED EGGS, 51 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$2; RAW EGGS, 54 DEGREES, 1 LB/$3; COOKED MUSHROOMS, 77 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5; COOKED SPINACH, 53 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5; COOKED CARROTS, 54 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5; COOKED ZUCCHINI, 54 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$5; THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THESE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
3
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SPOTTED, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON THE ICE MAKING COMPONENTS IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED TOFU NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE: BOWLS OF SOUP PREPORTIONED WITH TOFU WERE OBSERVED STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER IN THE PREP TOP COOLER WITHOUT PROPER COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD DURING STORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE COCA COLA COOLER AND SEVERAL OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES TO BE NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE: THE SHELVING IN THE UPRIGHT COCA-COLA COOLER, THE HANDLES ON THE COOK LINE HAND SINK AND ON THE PREP AREA HAND SINK, THE MILK CRATES USED TO STORE COOKING UTENSILS NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THE LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE NEAR THE REAR SCREEN DOOR, THE FRYER WHEELS, AND THE AIR VENT TUBES IN THE COOK LINE COOLERS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE MAIN COOK LINE. NOTED DARK BLACK STAINS ON THE CAULKING ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP, BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE BASEBOARDS NEAR THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS. NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FLOORING AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BOXES OF SHIRTS AND OTHER SUPPLIES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A MISSING VENT COVER ON THE DUCT ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NOTED A DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TILE. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DARK STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW AND SURROUNDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SURROUNDING THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THAT THE PLASTIC WALL COATING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL NEAR THE BASE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING BEEF AND PORK IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY UNCLEAN SHELF UNDER GRILL. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM SHELF AND SHELF MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEXT TO 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE
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82
Dec 12, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN
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95
Dec 5, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH YELLOWISH/ORANGE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1459315 DATED 5/1/14.#30- ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. #32-CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVES AND COOLER BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND THE LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE AND GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE.#35-MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF SCREEN OF THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.#36-DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD. MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.#37-MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE MENS WAHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER FOR THE DUMPLING IN THE BASEMENT,(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL THE CARDBORAD ON THE SHELVE AND COOLER BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND TJE LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE AND GRILL ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT, BEING UED AS A FLOOR MAT. ALL STOCKS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL UNDER THE DUMPLING COOKING STATION WHERE THE FRP BOARD HAS DETACHED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF SCREEN OF THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD. MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE MENS WAHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Mar 21, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST ON WIRE STORAGE RACKS ATTACHED TO THE WALLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A.LONG THE WALLS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE WALL UNDER THE DUMPLING COOKING STATION WHERE THE FRP BOARD HAS DETACHED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Nov 6, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: WIRE RACK NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND DRY FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE HALLWAY TO THE STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2011
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD IN METAL COLD HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT ICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROXIMATELY ONE QT. EACH OF COOKED SPINACH @ 47.8F, SPROUTS @ 46.5F, CARROTS @ 54.5, COOKED FRIED EGGS @ 86.1F, ZUCCHINI @ 48.7F, MUSHROOMS @ 52.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOSSING IN LARGE BOWL READY TO EAT SHREDDED RADISH WITH BARE HANDS THEN WITH FINGERS EAT THREE MOUTHFULS OF RADISH AND SHAKE OFF EXCESS RADISH FROM FINGERS INTO BOWL AND PROCEED TO FILL VARIOUS CONTAINERS OF CONTAMINATED RADISH TO REFRIGERATION STORAGE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT ON COOKS LINE. ALSO OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE RINSE OFF DIRTY HANDS IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK THEN CONTINUE TO PREP READY TO EAT FOODS.ALL FOOD DISCARDED. OBSERVED 1/2 CASE RAW EGGS, SOME CRACKED AND DRIPPING, STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED, SHREDDED READY TO EAT LETTUCE FOR SALAD IN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. LETTUCE DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED EGG STORAGE.
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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 WASHING METAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITHOUT SOAP/SANITIZER THEN PROCEED TO USE ON COOKS LINE. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED AND/OR ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. FRONT EXPOSED SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER OR WATER HANDLE. REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY FOOD CARD AND RUBBER DISH WASHING GLOVES STORED INSIDE. COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEING USED TO STORE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SOAKING FOOD MATS INSIDE. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS UNTIL HOT WATER PROVIDED AT FRONT SINK.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER GARBAGE. UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICK-UP OR CONTAINERS.
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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. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE ON "COLA" FOOD COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR HANDLE. DIRTY, FOOD SPLATTER FOOD CART ON WHEELS. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
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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.EXTERIOR ALL FOOD COOLERS DIRTY, MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
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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 NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT, UNDER SINKS, SHELVING COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.
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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.WALLS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN. CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH EXPOSED INSULATION FALLING. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.LEAK AT NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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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 FOR ALL FRIGERATION UNITS.
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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. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Oct 1, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Del Seoul last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Del Seoul on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Del Seoul?
Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Del Seoul.
Has Del Seoul's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Del Seoul have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Del Seoul 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 Del Seoul inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Del Seoul is inspected around two times per year on average.
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