Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2018
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The health department has logged 10 inspections at Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup, the earliest from 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup since Jan 26, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982960 DATED 2/9/17. #32- OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Feb 9, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MAKER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD TO THE BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD TO LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATERLINE FOR THE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MAKER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 4, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. WATER AT 63.4F. OPERATOR STATED THEY TURNED OFF HOT WATER HEATER. OPERATOR TURNED WATER HEATER BACK ON AND WATER TEMPERATURE REACHED 116.7F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER CITY PRESSURE, AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN SO SINKS CAN BE FILLED COMPLETELY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR WHEN EMPTYING A COMPARTMENT OF THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK- WATER TRAVELS FROM COMPARTMENT, THROUGH GREASE TRAP, AND DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN AND WOULD BACK UP AND OVERFLOW. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED SO ALL WASTE WATER IS DISPOSED OF PROPERLY WITHOUT ANY BACKUPS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE: 5 IN MOP CLOSET, 20 IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE BAR AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN SO SINKS CAN BE FILLED COMPLETELY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEANED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUPPLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN PARTY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES,
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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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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. ONLY REFRIGERATOR-2 DOOR COOLER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F, WHILE STORING CONDIMENTS AND 2 PACKAGES OF TOFU. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-055(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND 2-2 LB PACKAGES OF TOFU AT 48.6 F IN COOLER STATED. ABOVE. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. NO CITATION ISSUED, SEE VIOLATION #02. VALUE $8, 4 LBS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTITIFCATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFICATE FOOD MANAGER MUST HAVE CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEANED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUPPLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT WORKING IN PRIVATE ROOM (FIRST). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON-WORKING BULBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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May 30, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 23, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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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: FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOFED; WE OBSERVED GAPS AT BOTTOM OF MAIL SLOT FRONT DOOR AND AT BACK DOOR, DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; BOTTOM AREA OF COOLERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE TABLES, ALL EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA; ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NEWSPAPER AND FOIL COVERING ON EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN; VENT COVERS AND FANS THRU-OUT PREMISES. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL OPENING UNDER BAR AREA COUNTER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup on file is from Jan 26, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup.
Has Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ya Kwang — Seoul Dan Lan II or Noodles Soup 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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