Seoulspice

20 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602

Korean

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Seoulspice has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Complaint

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW .A NEW SUMMARY WAS GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALLS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 18, 2025

License

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE BUT NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN UNISEX RESTROOM.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seoulspice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seoulspice on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Seoulspice's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seoulspice have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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