APR 23
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DAEBAK KOREAN BBQ.
BEAT. 34/100
2017 S WELLS ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 23, 2025 · passed
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED 6 SLABS OF MEAT BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAEING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING PROPERLY SANITIZING. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED 6 SLABS OF MEAT BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAEING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 62024PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2024
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET FILLED WITH DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO MONITOR ACTIVITY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIG BOWL OF LETTUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE BAR AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID ON THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. ISNTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
DEC 42024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 4
2024
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET FILLED WITH DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO MONITOR ACTIVITY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIG BOWL OF LETTUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE BAR AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID ON THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. ISNTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2607779 ISSUED ON 11/20/2024. #16: STILL OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
NOV 202024FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2024
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED MAINTENANCE AND THE MACHINE WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE ICE. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND EGGS ON THE FLOOR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 54.9F AND POTATO SALAD IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 59.5F. MANAGER APPROXIMATELY 120 EGGS (10LBS) AND 5LBS OF POTATO SALAD AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD ITEM COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET FILLED WITH DEAD ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IN ORDER TO MONITOR ACTIVITY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BIG BOWL OF LETTUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE BAR AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID ON THE GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. ISNTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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JUN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 9, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
JUL 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 9
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MANAGER MUST PRODUCE EMPLOYEE POLICY AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MUST PROVIDE POLICY FOR VOMIT AND DIAREHA REMOVAL PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
JAN 302018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 30
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 262018FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. HOT WWATER SHOULD BE 180 OR ABOVE, GAUGE INDICATES 120 DEGRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. UNIT IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP/BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. NO WATER AVAILABLE AT THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE AREA HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF WET SLIMY GARBAGE ON THE GROUND ATTRACTING RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
AIR VENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 12017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PRE COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS MUST BE LABELD PROPERLY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BACK SHELVING UNIT BY RESTROOM AND STORE PROPERLY. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH WASHROOMS OF DUST AND DEBRIS FROM PLASTER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT UNFINISHED REPAIRED SPOTS AT CEILING IN MEN'S WASHROOM.
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