Seoul Taco

1321 E 57Th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 27, 2018

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Seoul Taco is still short, with only two visits logged. Seoul Taco was last inspected on Nov 27, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Seoul Taco's record stops at Nov 27, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 27, 2018

Reinspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SURFACES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Nov 20, 2018

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FINAL RINSE AT O PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 100PPM PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE DISH MACHINE AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR DISH MACHINE, 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)

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND SURFACES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS IN BASEMENT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seoul Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seoul Taco on file is from Nov 27, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seoul Taco?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two 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 five 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.

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