Seoul Taco

February 15, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED WHISK IN HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE WHISK REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: FOUND 32 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(32LBS/($95) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: FOUND 32 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP AND VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED BEFORE USING SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED KIMCHI(32LBS/($95) BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
code 32
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED LARGE CLEAR CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT UNDER PREP TABLE WITH BROWN SUGAR AND WHITE SUGAR AND LARGE WHITE CONTAINER WITH RICE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD, SPICE OR CONDIMENTS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVRED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON RIGHT SIDE BASE OF WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE FROM HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER INTO FLOOR DRAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINER OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2572469 DATED 03/13/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL/CEILING IN BASEMENT MOP STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOEBENT SURFACE. UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT NEAR STAIRCASE AND IN OFFICE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 6, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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