Han Mi Jeong
Last inspected: May 30, 2025
78
Score
Han Mi Jeong has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “all food employees have food handler training” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Han Mi Jeong's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FROZEN SHRIMP SITTING IN A BOWL, NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, IN THE MICROWAVE OR IN A COOLER. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING METHOD.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE WHITE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH THE INGREDIENTS STORED INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FEMALE SERVER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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May 22, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FEMALE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHERS.
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May 15, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD CONTAMINATED ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH A MOST RECENT SERVICE REPORT; AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE FACILITY PRESENTED A PEST CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACT THAT WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND A SERVICE REPORT FROM JANUARY 2023. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORT ANYTIME AFTER 5/15/23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS MENU ITEMS THAT CONTAIN AN UNDERCOOKED EGG (SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS) AND WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE NOR A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR THESE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE PROPERLY TO TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZER ON SITE WHICH IS BLEACH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED UTENSILS (SPOONS, METAL CHOPSTICKS) BEING PRESET ON CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRESET THE TABLES OR SET THE TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FEMALE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS/DISHWASHERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BEEF THAWING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW MEAT IN APPROVED MANNER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE THROUGHOUT FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Han Mi Jeong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Han Mi Jeong on file is from May 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Han Mi Jeong?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Han Mi Jeong.
Has Han Mi Jeong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Han Mi Jeong have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Han Mi Jeong means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Han Mi Jeong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Han Mi Jeong is inspected around two times per year on average.
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