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Korean Seoul Food

February 7, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. THE STEAMTABLE DRAINED OUT WATER AND FOOD ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AT THIS TIME. THE DRAIN WAS CLEARED AT THIS TIME.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE UNCOVERED AND COVERED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS STORED ON AND UNDER MOLDY SHELVING AND THE FLOOR IN SAID COOLER IS FULL OF MOLDY DIRTY FOOD BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE WALK IN COOLER UNTIL IT IS CLEAN AND SANITARY IN APPEARANCE.
code 16
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The previous minor violations were originally documented on 10/06/10, and include: (34) THE FLOOR IS FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS UNDER ALL OF THE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT. (35) THE CEILING TILE IN THE MOP CLOSET IS STILL FALLEN IN AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ARE FULL OF GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KITCHEN SURFACES ARE FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN SURFACES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
code 34
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 6, 2010: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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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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