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Del Seoul

October 31, 2019 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING, FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING ON TOP OF DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OF IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 35
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REPAIR SIDE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, REMOVE TAPE, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN, GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM SIDES OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 20, 2019: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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