San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2018, San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED OUTDOOR BAR ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER MAKE BAR IMPERMEABLE TO ELEMENTS OR REMOVE FROM PATIO.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES: TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DIGITAL SCREEN UNREADABLE AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR FREEZER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI RICE PREPARED ON SITE WITHOUT PH METER OR LABORATORY LETTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER PH METER OR LABORATORY LETTER INDICATING RICE HAS BEEN RENDERED NON-TCS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED OUTDOOR BAR ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER MAKE BAR IMPERMEABLE TO ELEMENTS OR REMOVE FROM PATIO.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT ISSUES: TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND DIGITAL SCREEN UNREADABLE AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND IN GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR FREEZER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DRAIN LINES DRAINING INTO REAR BAR HANDWASHING SINK ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DRAIN LINES TO FLOOR DRAIN IN FIRST FLOOR REAR BAR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA(FIRST FLOOR) AND HOLE IN WALL TO THE LEFT OF RINSE SINK WHERE LARGE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE(FIRST FLOOR) IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITH NO ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERICK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE COOKED TO ORDER TO MENU. CORRECTED ON SITE ASTERICK IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER ADDED TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND A CRATE USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK-IN COOLERS UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABLITY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN LARGE OPEN UNUSED BAR SEATING AREA AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SAID AREAS TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP CONDENSOR FAN COVERS IN UPSTAIRS WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH CONDENSOR FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK ON PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CAN IN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 3, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM BOTH RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE-SERVICE ITMES (TO-GO CONTAINERS, ETC.) STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN HOSE FOR SODA GUN HOLDER IN THE FRONT SIDE PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WOMENS RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT WATER. MUST PROVIDE WATER REACHING A MINIMUM OF 100F AND A MAX OF 120F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A HOLE IN THE BASEMENT FLOORING NEAR THE BOILER THAT GOES TO THE 2ND BASEMENT THATS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MUST REPAIR HOLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, CLEAN AREAS, ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES, AND THEN STORE ITEMS/ARTICLES ON SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING.
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Oct 8, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM LOCATED NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-FABRICATED PLASTIC WALLS COMING LOOSE AND DISPLAYING MULTIPLE GAPS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES OR REMOVE.
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May 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 14, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH OUT TEST KIT/TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER RESIDUAL FOR CHEMICALS UTILIZED IN FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. KIT MUST MATCH POLICY IN PLACE FOR FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE 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 SINK BLOCKED NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. CLEANING ITEMS STORED INSIDE AND BLOCKED WITH GARBAGE, MOP, MOP BUCKET, PREP TABLE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY HAND SINK MUST REMAIN ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME AND MAINTAIN AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM,CHICKEN,RICE, KIMCHI, HOUSE-SAUCES ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR AND WALK IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN FACILITY WITH DISCARD DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC; SUMMARY REPORT NOT ON PREMISES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SUMMARY REPORT MUST REMAIN DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING PEST CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY WITHOUT UPDATED LICENSE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ONSITE FOR REVIEW . INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY BULK ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME; FACILITY SUGAR, FLOUR AND WHEAT ITEMS NOT LABELED INSIDE LARGE CLEAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12 (F) OBSERVED FOOD AND SINGLE USE/ SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES AND EXPOSED EXHAUSTED, WASTE WATER LINES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ENCASE ALL SEWER LINE AND WASTE WATER LINES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSTALL CEILING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED CEILING, WASTE WATER PIPES AND SEWER LINES. MUST REMOVE AND MEET STORAGE REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING FOR UTILITY SINK SPOUT WITH HOSE CONNECTED AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN DISREPAIR ABOVE UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAIRS, FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT NOT SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE ; BARE WOOD, CEMENT WALLS AND EXPOSED CEILING. MUST REPAIR TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed no exposed hand sink at cook line. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure, adjacent to said area. Maintain all times. No citations issued. Critical Violation # 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed raw unfinished brick wall behind ice machine in basement dry storage area area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no back flow preventive device on ice machine in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager to provide. Observed no dump sink at rear service bar. Instructed manager to install dump hand sink, with hot and cold running water under city pressure for bar. Maintain at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla.
Has San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla 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 San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Soo Korean BBQ — Perilla is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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