Song Do

4918 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Korean
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Song Do has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 26, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Song Do's record stops at Dec 26, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Song Do on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUEDE.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS CFOOD MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH PREPARTION DATE OR EXPIRATION DATE.(7 DAYS FROM PREPARTION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVE ON THE MENU AND ASTERISK THE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THEB PREP TABLE CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCLKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINAION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USE TO STORE FROZEN FOOD WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOLERS (BUFFET COOLERS)IN THE FRONT SERVING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO FIND THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE AND BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE FRONT COUNTER ON THE RIGHT SIDE HALLLWAY ACCROSS THE FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD -UP ON BOTH CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 13, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 10 INSIDE THE CLUTTERED FRONT CLOSET. OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM/CORNERS TO PREVENT-PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE PREP COOLER AND UNDER BUFFET TABLE, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE,MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,LOWER SHELVINGS UNDER PREP TABLES,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF SINKS,INTERIORS OF STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR ROOM,FRONT COUNTER SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS ETC,.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FRONT/BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE CHEST FREEZER/AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS/ARTICLES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Oct 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1547001 DATED ON 06/11/15 NOT CORRECTED- #32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, #45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
29
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) COVER END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SAID LIGHT BULBS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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86
Jun 19, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE PREP COOLER AND UNDER BUFFET TABLE, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE,
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA COOLER AND COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH CLUTTER, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER, HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED ON CLEANING AND MAINTAINING ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BEHIND FRONT BAR AND STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT CLOSET AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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70
Jun 11, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND NOTED 10 RODENT DROPPING FRONT CLOSET AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE PREP COOLER AND UNDER BUFFET TABLE, AND RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE,
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA COOLER AND COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH CLUTTER, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER, HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED ON CLEANING AND MAINTAINING ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BEHIND FRONT BAR AND STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT CLOSET AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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67
Dec 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL.
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95
Dec 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED:3-13-2014, REPORT #1399321: 30-FOODS STORED IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAFS, NOT IN REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS. 31-MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 32-STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. SNEEZE GUARD PLEXI-GLASS NOT MAINTAINED ON BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED PLEXI-GLASS. 34-CARPET THROUGH-OUT DININGS AND REAR STORAGE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WORN HEAVILY STAINED CARPET. 35-WALLS AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT WALLS AND REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED CEILING TILE. VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AND DINING AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. 36-ADEQUATE LIGHT NOT PROVIDED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MORE LIGHT THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA. LIGHT BULBS ON BUFFET NOT SHATTER-PROOF OR SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS OR INSTALL SHIELDS. 41-UNNECESSARY CLUTTER STORED IN STORED CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL.
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86
Mar 24, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored in freezer not properly stored. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags, not in reusable shopping bags.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Insstructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage racks inside walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Sneeze guard plexi-glass not maintained on buffet table. Instructed to replace cracked plexi-glass.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, coolers, exterior between cooking equipment, bandsaw and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Carpet through-out dining and rear storage not maintained. Instructed to detail clean or replace worn heavily stained carpet.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained throught-out prep area. Instructed to repaint walls and replace missing/damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation covers through-out prep and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to remove heavy dust build-up.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in prep area. Intructed to install more light throught-out prep area. Light bulbs not buffet not shatter-proof or shielded. Instructed to intall shatter-proof bulbs or install shields.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary clutter stored in storage closet and rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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67
Mar 13, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal temperature of walk-in cooler at 54.0 F, while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on walk-in cooler.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 4-20 lbs of beef at 46.4 F and 12-1 lb of Tofu at 46.0 F in cooler stated above. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-value $400, 92 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored in freezer not properly stored. Instructed to store foods in food grade storage bags, not in reusable shopping bags.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Insstructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage racks inside walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Sneeze guard plexi-glass not maintained on buffet table. Instructed to replace cracked plexi-glass.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, coolers, exterior between cooking equipment, bandsaw and interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Carpet through-out dining and rear storage not maintained. Instructed to detail clean or replace worn heavily stained carpet.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained throught-out prep area. Instructed to repaint walls and replace missing/damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation covers through-out prep and dining area not cleaned. Instructed to remove heavy dust build-up.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in prep area. Intructed to install more light throught-out prep area. Light bulbs not buffet not shatter-proof or shielded. Instructed to intall shatter-proof bulbs or install shields.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary clutter stored in storage closet and rear storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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61
Jun 14, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: : CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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90
Jun 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1214561, DATED 5-2-2012 VIOLATIONS #32, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE PREP COOLER AND UNDER BUFFET TABLE.--------NOTED CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH GRAY TAPE AROUND AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FREEZER DOOR.---------MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER UNDER BUFFET TABLE. #33, FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH CLUTTER, HOT AND COLD BUFFET TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER UNDER BUFFET TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER, HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, BUFFET TABLE SHELF. #34, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CHARCOAL ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM.-----------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED STANDING WATER).---------FLOOR CARPETING THROUGHOUT BUFFET AND DINING AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35, WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, THROUGHOUT HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND OR REPAINTING.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. #37, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR AND REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR. #36, LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED IN BUFFET TABLE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.----------MUST PROVIDE END CAP AT LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. #38, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. #41, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BEHIND FRONT BAR AND STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
31
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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78
May 2, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA. (MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSIDE PREP COOLER AND UNDER BUFFET TABLE.--------NOTED CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH GRAY TAPE AROUND AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SAID FREEZER DOOR.---------MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER UNDER BUFFET TABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT BAR WITH CLUTTER, HOT AND COLD BUFFET TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER UNDER BUFFET TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER, HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, BUFFET TABLE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CHARCOAL ROOM AND ELECTRICAL ROOM.-----------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED STANDING WATER).---------FLOOR CARPETING THROUGHOUT BUFFET AND DINING AREA, MUST 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: WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, THROUGHOUT HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND OR REPAINTING.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED IN BUFFET TABLE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.----------MUST PROVIDE END CAP AT LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR AND REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED BEHIND FRONT BAR AND STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Song Do last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Song Do on file is from Dec 26, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Song Do?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Song Do.

Has Song Do's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Song Do have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Song Do means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.