Gwon Lee
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2015
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Gwon Lee stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Gwon Lee's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 25, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 25, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER
32
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Feb 18, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE METAL DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,INSTRUCTED TO TO REMOVE TRAH FROM CONTAINER,SO THAT LID CAN BE TIGHT FITTING,SERIOUS VIOLATIONB 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER,STEAM TABLE AND ALL PREP TABLES OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR STOVE
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE BOXES FROM IN FRONT OF EXIT DOOR
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
45
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Aug 25, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOM,HAS FOOD PARTICLES ON TABLES ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA
40
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1369650 DATE 10-11-2013 NOT CORRECTED (34) REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES,SEAL,OR PAINT FLOORS IN PREP AREA,FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE(35) CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA(38)INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,742-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOM,HAS FOOD PARTICLES ON TABLES ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA
40
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Oct 11, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES, SEAL, OR PAINT FLOORS IN PREP AREA. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gwon Lee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gwon Lee on file is from Feb 25, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gwon Lee?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gwon Lee.
Has Gwon Lee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gwon Lee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gwon Lee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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