Seoulspice

619 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Korean

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Seoulspice was last inspected on Jun 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11--DRY STORAGE RELATED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE

Jun 24, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MAIN HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT NOT ON DUE TO NO ELECTRICAL OUTLET CONNECTION AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR (TCS FOODS).MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR HOTTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE RELATED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FROM UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES OR INSTALL BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM POTENTIAL LEAKS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seoulspice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seoulspice on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seoulspice?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Seoulspice.

Has Seoulspice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Seoulspice 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 Seoulspice 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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