Seoul Corea Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Seoul Corea Restaurant 14 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Seoul Corea Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 31, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Seoul Corea Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLER AND WALL FIXTRUES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM UTILIZE BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Dec 6, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods without proper labels. Must label all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods with common name and discard date when held in coolers for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed large waste water pipes over storage room (upper level). Must completely encase waste water pipes, or relocate items underneath. Must maintain same.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood used as a splash guard for utility sink. Must seal or paint all porous raw wood surfaces to make non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI-USE CONDIMENT CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP SURFACES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALONG WALLS, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE UPPER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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Apr 27, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART SHELF AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF 2ND FL. PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,WIRE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON 2ND FL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF 1ST FL. GREASE TRAP,IN BETWEEN WALLS AND COOLERS ON 2ND FL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 1ST FL. 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVER FLOWING WITH WATER,FOOD ,DEBRI AND GREASE WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART SHELF AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF 2ND FL. PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,WIRE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON 2ND FL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF 1ST FL. GREASE TRAP,IN BETWEEN WALLS AND COOLERS ON 2ND FL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME DUST OBSERVED ON SIDE WALL ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT; CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA ON SHELF WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOM AREA BETWEEN DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WALK THROUGH THE REAR PREP AREA TO USE THE WASHROOM. ADVISED OWNER THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION IF WASHROOM FACILITIES BEING USED BY THE PUBLIC.
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Feb 17, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. REMOVE CLEAN POTS OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LEDGES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Aug 19, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD CONTAINERS,ETC.)
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Jan 5, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,METAL SHELVING RACKS AND BEHIND UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER AND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. WASTE LINE FROM FURNACE MUST BE PROPERLY EXTENDED OVER A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK.
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Dec 14, 2010
Routine
6 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA LEADING TO WASHROOM AND BEHIND FURNACE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER,PREP CART,FLOORS AND WALLS ALONG FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,METAL SHELVING RACKS AND BEHIND UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. WASTE LINE FROM FURNACE MUST BE PROPERLY EXTENDED OVER A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR ALL ITEMS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seoul Corea Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seoul Corea Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seoul Corea Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Seoul Corea Restaurant.
Has Seoul Corea Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seoul Corea Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seoul Corea Restaurant 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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