Jeong

1460 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Korean

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Jeong has been inspected seven times since 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “allergen training as required” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Stand up freezers missing a thermometer, Instructed to provide.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Unable to locate backflow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to install.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Aug 24, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 16, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS SALMON TARTARE AND AUSTRALIAN WAGYU, WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ALL REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF CONSUMER ADVISORY TO THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jun 3, 2022

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM.

Jun 2, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK REACHING MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 88.7F. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST REACH MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM.

Feb 21, 2019

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jeong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jeong on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jeong?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jeong.

Has Jeong's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jeong have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 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 Jeong inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jeong is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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