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Soju Ba

July 22, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed mold- like substance inside the ceiling of the ice machine. Clean/sanitize to remove mold- like substance.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: No hand soap at the hand sinks behind the bar. Provide hand soap.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: No means to dry hands at the hand sinks behind the bar. Provide means to dry hands.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Observed dust on the ceiling over the cookline. Clean to remove dust from ceiling. Observed stagnant water on the floor near the warewash area. Clean to remove stagnant water. Observed stagnant water on the floor right when you enter into the dining area. Remove stagnant water.
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Observed no light shields covering the lights in the kitchen. Provide shatter proof lightbulbs/shields
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Observed no door sweeps to the exterior doors. Provide door sweeps and repair door so that door is secure/tight fitting to help prevent any rodent activity.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed a water leak coming from the ceiling in the dining area. PIC stated that when it rains the water comes right through the ceiling as observed. Contact a licensed contractor to address the leak clean and sanitize areas that were effected and submit all invoices for the repairs.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on October 15, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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