MAR 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SEOUL COREA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
1603 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 31, 2020 · passed with conditions
10 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLER AND WALL FIXTRUES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 82019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 8
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM UTILIZE BY FEMALE STAFF.
DEC 62018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Observed TCS foods without proper labels. Must label all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods with common name and discard date when held in coolers for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Observed large waste water pipes over storage room (upper level). Must completely encase waste water pipes, or relocate items underneath. Must maintain same.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Observed raw wood used as a splash guard for utility sink. Must seal or paint all porous raw wood surfaces to make non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
JUN 262017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
MAR 312016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI-USE CONDIMENT CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP SURFACES AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALONG WALLS, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE UPPER LEVEL PREP AREA.
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APR 272015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
APR 27
2015
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART SHELF AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF 2ND FL. PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,WIRE RACKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON 2ND FL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF 1ST FL. GREASE TRAP,IN BETWEEN WALLS AND COOLERS ON 2ND FL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162015FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 1ST FL. 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVER FLOWING WITH WATER,FOOD ,DEBRI AND GREASE WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ROLLING CART SHELF AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF 2ND FL. PREP TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FOOD FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS,WIRE RACKS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON 2ND FL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM ON TOP OF 1ST FL. GREASE TRAP,IN BETWEEN WALLS AND COOLERS ON 2ND FL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 242014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME DUST OBSERVED ON SIDE WALL ABOVE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ATTACHED WALL EQUIPMENT; CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
JUN 162014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA ON SHELF WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM AREA BETWEEN DOORS OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MAY 132013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS WALK THROUGH THE REAR PREP AREA TO USE THE WASHROOM. ADVISED OWNER THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SEPARATION IF WASHROOM FACILITIES BEING USED BY THE PUBLIC.
FEB 172012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. REMOVE CLEAN POTS OFF FLOOR AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND CARRY OUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LEDGES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
AUG 192011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD CONTAINERS,ETC.)
JAN 52011PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2011
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,METAL SHELVING RACKS AND BEHIND UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER AND TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. WASTE LINE FROM FURNACE MUST BE PROPERLY EXTENDED OVER A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK.
DEC 142010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA LEADING TO WASHROOM AND BEHIND FURNACE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER,PREP CART,FLOORS AND WALLS ALONG FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR BASES IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,METAL SHELVING RACKS AND BEHIND UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. WASTE LINE FROM FURNACE MUST BE PROPERLY EXTENDED OVER A FLOOR DRAIN OR MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR ALL ITEMS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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