Smile Korean Chicken Chicago

2411 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Korean

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Smile Korean Chicken Chicago has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Apr 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.HANDLES PORK,CHICKEN,ETC.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Feb 17, 2023

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID LOCATION.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smile Korean Chicken Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smile Korean Chicken Chicago on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Smile Korean Chicken Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smile Korean Chicken Chicago have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smile Korean Chicken Chicago 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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Score: 90 — Low Risk

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