Korean BBQ House
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2021-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
8-201.13-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IS PREPARING THEIR OWN KIMCHI ON SITE. MUST CONTACT CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR HACCP REQUIREMENTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN.
2021-02-02 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IS PREPARING THEIR OWN KIMCHI ON SITE. MUST CONTACT CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR HACCP REQUIREMENTS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE DONE AT ESTABLISHMENT WAS ON 8-25-2020 FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR OF 2020. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY ...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEAN.
2019-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE AND ASTERISK ALL FOOD THAT ARE BEING SERVED AS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON SITE,ON THE MENU, BROCHURES, DELI CASE,TABLE TENTS,PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BUILK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FRESH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE THE REAR PATIO WALK WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2018-02-26 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS COVERING FOR FOODS OR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS, PLASTIC WRAP OR TINFOIL FOR COVERING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS ON THE REAR PATIO/WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.---ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
2017-03-16 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING STOVE AND ITS SURROUNDING WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- SLOW WATER DRAIN AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE WOMENS BATHROOM, NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKING FAUCET AT THE SAME HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE HANDLE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK....
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
2016-05-24 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED STOVE TOPS WITH BURNERS AND WOKS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED TOO MANY ITEMS NOT IN USE IN KITCHEN. GET RID OF ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE SO THAT KITCHEN HAS LESS CLUTTER. OBSERVED BACK YARD AREA WITH OLD MOP SINK, EXCESS WOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BACK YARD AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2015-06-03 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Rear kitchen storage shelving, lower shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had peeling paint by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
2015-02-06 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, and in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
must provide splash guard between 3 compartment sink and exposed hand sink i kitchen prep area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
2014-06-09 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN/REPLACE OR CHANGE EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS AT THE HOOD. VENTS ARE DIRTY WITH GREASE AND GRIME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE 1ST COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE CLOSEST TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT THE FAUCET EXYENSION HANDLE AND AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
2013-08-05 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks need cleaning (detailed)
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint, plaster in kitchen area, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
2012-08-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE TRACK OF THE TWO DOOR INSIDE THE COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA COVERED, UNUSED,AND DIRTY,WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ALSO TO PROPERLY USE IT :WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RESEAL ALL OPENED BASEBOARD/COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PRPE AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE UN-THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
: OBSERVED A COOKING THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, I REMOVED AND EXPLAINED TO PROVIDE A COOLER/FREEZER THERMOMETER.
2012-08-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 47.6F - 49.7F AND 50.2F. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP BY THE CONDENSATION UNIT. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED VEGETABLES AT TEMP OF 47.6F - 50.9F -53.9F; TOFU AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50.0F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48.6F; QUAIL EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.9F ;COOKED PORK HOCKS AT TEMP OF 48.5F;...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: BEHIND BAR ON TOP THE SHELF UNDER THE TV. INSIDE THE CABINETS, OBSERVED GNAWED SHELVES (WHICH THE ARE MADE OF PRESSED CARD BOARDS). DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES AND ON TO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT OR REPLACE RAW WOOD FROM UNDER THE TV AT SMALL FRONT DINING AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE TRACK OF THE TWO DOOR INSIDE THE COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA COVERED, UNUSED,AND DIRTY,WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ALSO TO PROPERLY USE IT :WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RESEAL ALL OPENED BASEBOARD/COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PRPE AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE UN-THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED A COOKING THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, I REMOVED AND EXPLAINED TO PROVIDE A COOLER/FREEZER THERMOMETER.
2012-01-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-01-23 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 88573 DATED 10/28/10. #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA/KITCHEN, SHALL BE PROVIDED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE LID AND EXTERIOR PART OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REPAIR/RE GLUE. BLACK PLASTIC BASEBOARD INSIDE THE MEN,WOMENS WAHROOM, LOOSE AND RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR/RE GLUE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENTILATION COVER IN THE MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE REACH IN COLLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HOLES ON THE DOOR OF THE MEN...
2011-12-21 Fail Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2010-10-28 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, reach in freezer not clean need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors under cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), floors that had missing grout by wall, shall be repair.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repair, peeling plaster by front bar area, shall be repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
missing light shields in food prep area, kitchen area, shall be provided. light shields in bathroom need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area,dining area,and coolers need detailed cleaning.
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