Seoul Taco

738 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2016, Seoul Taco has 24 inspections in the public record. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about nine violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 17 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Seoul Taco trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

24
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2622594 DATED 3/16/2026. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RICE WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WHITE FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BATTERY NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR IN UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND BOWED TILES ON FLOOR OF FRONT PREP 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 COOLER AND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND PUT INTO SERVICE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Mar 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND GARBAGE BAGS PILED UP NEXT TO IT AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER SO THAT LID CLOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WHITE FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BATTERY NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR IN UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND BOWED TILES ON FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER AND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND PUT INTO SERVICE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Feb 26, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 19, 2025
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603323 DATED 09/23/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2025
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS USED FOR TRASH AND RECYCLING OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2603323 DATED 09/23/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL BLACK TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOOD AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL BLACK TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.0-51.8F(EGGS IN SHELL 51.8F, CHICKEN 50.2F, PORK 50.2F AND STEAK 48.0F). INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $193 WEIGHING 63LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLOSED LIDS OF OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS USED FOR TRASH AND RECYCLING UP AND NOT PREVENTING PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTERS. CORRECTED ON SITE TRASH AND RECYCLING IN DUMPSTERS PUSHED DOWN BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, LIDS ON DUMPSTERS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTING AFTER TRASH AND RECYCLING WAS PUSHED DOWN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND 45LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS FERMENTED ON SITE,IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITHOUT CDPH APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(45LBS/($272) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
29
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED FOUND 45LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS FERMENTED ON SITE,IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(45LBS/($272) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE AREAS OF DAMAGED DOOR GASKET OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ON EASTSIDE OF PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING ON EASTSIDE OF PREP ROOM FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEFT SIDE FAN OF WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR AROUND DRAIN ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB OR REPAIR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 22, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: OBSERVRED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON RIGHT SIDE BASE OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER.
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Feb 15, 2024
Complaint
8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHISK IN HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE WHISK REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND 32 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(32LBS/($95) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND 32 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(32LBS/($95) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2572469 DATED 03/13/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE. UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CLEAR CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT UNDER PREP TABLE WITH BROWN SUGAR AND WHITE SUGAR AND LARGE WHITE CONTAINER WITH RICE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD, SPICE OR CONDIMENTS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVRED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON RIGHT SIDE BASE OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE FROM HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
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Apr 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT FRONT PREP-AREA IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CAULKING LOCATED AT HANDSINK ADJACENT TO WALL. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK SINK FIXTURES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROPER SUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE RESTROOM.
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64
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE POLICY ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY OF POLICY ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. MANAGER WENT OVER POLICY AND HAD EMPLOYEES SIGN FORM ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FERMENTING KIMCHI ON SITE. FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI IS NOT APPROVED AS A SPECIAL PROCESS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A HACCP AND VARIENCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $250 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
32
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER HAS BEEN MAINTAINED ON 3/14/23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED INVOICE OF ORDER SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HANDSINKS BLOCKED BY CONTAINERS AND WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FACILITY. MANAGER RELOCATED ALL ITEMS TO MAKE HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FERMENTING KIMCHI ON SITE. FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI IS NOT APPROVED AS A SPECIAL PROCESS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A HACCP AND VARIENCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. APPROXIMATELY 240 POUNDS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $250 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
29
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CITY MANAGER CERTIFIED, OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
58
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP COUNTERS CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CRATES USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH CONTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, AND DURABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR LOCATED AT FRONT PREP-AREA IS DAMAGED. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL GENDER RESTROOM AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM(s)
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CAULKING LOCATED AT HANDSINK ADJACENT TO WALL. FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK SINK FIXTURES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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26
Feb 3, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN REAR (WEST) TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
Jan 27, 2022
Routine
8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2382616 DATED 7/6/2020: #53 " OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN THE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. " #58 " OBSERVED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN A RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2382616 DATED 7/6/2020 FOR PUBLIC VIEW. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
61
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN REAR (WEST) TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO PEPSI MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH HOT LINE IN REAR (WEST) PREP AREA AND BUILD UP OF BLACK GRIME IN HAND SINK IN REAR (WEST) PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF PATRONS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE NOTIFYING PATRONS OF VACCINE MANDATE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND IN PROMINENT PLACE INSIDE FACILITY.
64
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIST OF EMPLOYEES WHO ARE VACCINATED AND/OR TESTING TO COMPLY WITH COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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30
Jul 6, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN THE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN A RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Sep 19, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPTY CHLORINE BUCKET CONNECTED TO DISH WASHING MACHINE LINES WHILE LOW TEMPERATURE MACHINE WAS BEING USED. OBSERVED SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SOLUTION AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER LEVEL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KIMCHI RICE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104.0 HELD AT STEAM TABLE. WEIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AND COST $25.00. FOOD WAS IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
21
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: MANAGER DID NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD HEALTH CODE.
1
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THAT CONTAINER MUST HAVE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK.
6
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON BASEMENTS'S KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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58
Aug 29, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON BASEMENTS'S KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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86
Feb 8, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT AT MAIN PREP KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND 70 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIRED VARIANCE. COOK STATED THAT HE LEAVES CHOPPED FERMENTED CABBAGE FOR 5 DAY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AS PART OF THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
29
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
5
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOL# 29 FOR DESCRIPTION
32
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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67
Mar 22, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (DRY GOODS, SODA COMPRESSOR) STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE SHIELDING AROUND PIPES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE HANDLES OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF RICE MASTER COOKER IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM EXHAUST FAN. MUST REPLACE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA, AS WELL AS ABOVE THE ENTRY TO THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW, UNDAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER CONSTANTLY LEAKING FROM REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE, INCLUDING BOXES, SPARE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS HANGING ON POSTS OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WORKING WITH TACOS, MEATS, ETC. WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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70
Apr 6, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Mar 31, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: UPON REINSPECTION FACILITY WAS INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE LADDER OR INVOICE FOR PROFFESSIONAL CLEANING OF ICE MACINE ATTACHED TO SODA DISPENSING UNIT USED FOR CONSUMPTION. FACILITY PROVIDED LADDER. ICE MACHINE WAS INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SIDES OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
16
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL 3 PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND RESTORE SURFACE OF LOWER SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY TOWEL USED AS DOOR HANDLE TO MOP ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE TOWEL AND REPAIR DOOR HANDLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKED UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH DIRTY RAG AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING STOVE, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Mar 24, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP IN USE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZER DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. A CHLORINE TEST STRIP INDICATED OPPM OF CHLORINE. DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FORM REPORT # 1970502 DATED 10/28/2016 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING :OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL 3 PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND RESTORE SURFACE OF LOWER SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKED UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH DIRTY RAG AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUALTION UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING UNITS. PULL OUT ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITHCEN ON MAIN FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER ALL STOVES AND FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION. MUST DEGREASE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION AND STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTRED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT MOP SINK ROOM UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN. TOILET IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET. OBSERVED SPRAYER AT SINK FOR DISHMACHINE WITH CONSTANT STEAM OF WATER LEAKING FORM SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM WHERE SPRAYER IS ATTACHED TO FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING STOVE, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.4 F, FOUND BEEF AND CHICKEN HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF HELD AT 49.3 F AND CHICKEN HELD AT 49.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULTED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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May 27, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 99F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TEMPERATURE OF WATER MUST BE AT 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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May 20, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT OVER 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT 110 F OR ABOVE AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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: REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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 Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seoul Taco?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 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 five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Seoul Taco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Seoul Taco inspected?

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