Seoul Taco

1321 E 57Th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Seoul Taco has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2018. Seoul Taco was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 34 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Seoul Taco is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
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95
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MORE THAN 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ON SHELF AND FLOOR, IN COOKING AREA ON FLOOR AND UNDER FRYERS, IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS, IN CLOSET AREA NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE, IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE TOILET AND SINK AND IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DROPPINGS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AND BASEMENT FOCUSING ON ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES WHERE OBSERVED.
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78
May 14, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
May 6, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING SNK BLOCKED BY BULK CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND OIL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
1
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON HOT HOLDING UNIT, BASE OF WARMER, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ON WOODEN LEDGES AND FLOOR IN POP STORAGE ROOM, ON CARDBOARD BOXES OF TOILET TISSUE, ON WATER METER, INSIDE CARBON DIOXIDE MACHINES, ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATERS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 163.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, RICE, ETC STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENISLS, CONTAINERS AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY DRY AND PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REGISTER AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORKIN SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT NEXT WEEK PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2597418 ON 7-12-24:38 OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA USED BY THE RESTAURANT ALONG THE WALL EDGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS, ALONG STAIRWAY BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR, ON BEER TAP EQUIPMENT, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ON ROLLING CARTS AND PIPING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SOUTH BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON STORAGE HAMPER AND BEHIND THE STORAGE HAMPER ACROSS FROM THE SINK ON THE FLOOR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND IN THE SODA DISPENSER CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED.
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70
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA USED BY THE RESTAURANT ALONG THE WALL EDGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS, BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE STORAGE HAMPER ACROSS FROM THE SINK ON THE FLOOR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND IN THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSEPCTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ADN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN COOKING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED.
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS AT INSUFFICIENT COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN AREA DRAWER COOLER: COOKED CORN AT 60.2F, COOKED CHICKEN MIX AT 60.4F, AND RAW EGGS AT 59.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS WITH BLEACH ON-SITE, APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUED APPROXIMATELY $250 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL GRILL DRAWER COOLER (RIGHT-MOST) COOLER AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 52.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY COPIES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY GLUE STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE PEST CONTROL DEVICES IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD IS NOT PREPARED OR HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE CUP WITHOUT HANDLE USED AS SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A MULTI-USE TOOL WITH A HANDLE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH DRY FOODS WHEN HANDLING UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLYIN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT PORTIONS OF COOKING/DRAWER COOLER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA TO BE SLOW-DRAINING AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE WASTE CONTAINER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTING OF INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR AREAS IN WHICH FOOD IS HANDLED OR STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADD OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE WITH ADEQUATE SHIELDING IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED OR HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2023
Reinspection
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 WALLS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED TO ELIMINATE ANY CRUMBLING OF CEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) THE FLAT TOPS GRILLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) ALL SIDES, WHEELS AND HANDLES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVEE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12 FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOW OF WATER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN OF WASTE RECEPTICLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.17 STANDING WATER IN CORNER AT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REMOVING AND MAINTAIN DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.18 WALLS WITH HOLES IN NEED OF SEALING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, WATER AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.12 AIR VENTS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQYUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FILTERS AND AROUND HOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 PERSON WHO HOLDS CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN SEAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMODITY NAME VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING, PREPING OR HOLDING OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. SUCH AS RICE, BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC... PRIORITY FONDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AREA APPROX 30-40 MOUSE DROPPING ALONG WALL BASES, APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS IN POP STORAGE CLOSET, AND 15-20 DROPPINGS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
1
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN SEAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMODITY NAME VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED TO ELIMINATE ANY CRUMBLING OF CEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FLAT TOPS GRILLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL SIDES, WHEELS AND HANDLES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVEE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOW OF WATER.
52
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN OF WASTE RECEPTICLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER IN CORNER AT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REMOVING AND MAINTAIN DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH HOLES IN NEED OF SEALING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, WATER AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQYUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FILTERS AND AROUND HOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON WHO HOLDS CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2022 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND WALL LEDGE. FOUND 30 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA AND 30 ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (FRYER, GRILL, REFRIGERATION UNITS). INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #59 AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREAS OF THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT THAT NEED TO BE COVED TO SEAL THE OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY HOLES IN THE FLOOR OR WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 4, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON THE BASEMENT STAIRS AND WALL LEDGE. FOUND 30 DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA AND 30 ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE CHEMICAL SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED MAY 6, 2019. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT (FRYER, GRILL, REFRIGERATION UNITS), INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38 AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 18, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, CLEAN VENTS.
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Feb 8, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF A CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA AND ALONG THE WALL LEDGE IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 12, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR DRAINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IMPROPERLY DRYING IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE MACHINE LID IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM CLOSET, INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
Jan 21, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE MACHINE LID IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DINING ROOM CLOSET, INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 8, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SODA DISPENSER CLOSET NEAR POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED ICE MACHINE LID IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BASEMENT SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND FLOOR DRAINGS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 18, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF BAG-N-BOX CLOSET AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240473, DATED 11/20/2018 NOT CORRECTED:#58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT OF DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT FRONT UNDER COUNTER AND IN GRILL AREA.
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Nov 27, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SURFACES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Nov 20, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FINAL RINSE CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DISH MACHINE AND FLOOR AND CORNERS AROUND DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SURFACES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seoul Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seoul Taco on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seoul Taco?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 34 times, more than any other issue at Seoul Taco.

Has Seoul Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Seoul Taco 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 Seoul Taco 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 Seoul Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Seoul Taco is inspected around four times per year on average.