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Joong Boo Market

April 22, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT DUMPLING PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE; BLOCKED WITH FOOD EQUIPMENT AND TRASH BINS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION , 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FISH CAKES 120F, POTSTICKERS 116F HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED IN THE SNACK CORNER KITCHEN AREA. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $50. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 21
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS IN THE SNACK CORNER KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 107.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135F OR HIGHER. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP SHELF AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES IN THE REAR EAST WAREHOUSE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO RECOMMENDED THE MANAGER CALL THE EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN REAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED RUSTED METAL SHELVING IN PRODUCE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN PRODUCE COOLERS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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