Seoul Taco

June 27, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO ONE WITH SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE WHILE SERVING, PREPING OR HOLDING OF TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. SUCH AS RICE, BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC... PRIORITY FONDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN SEAL CONTAINERS WITH COMMODITY NAME VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AREA APPROX 30-40 MOUSE DROPPING ALONG WALL BASES, APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS IN POP STORAGE CLOSET, AND 15-20 DROPPINGS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: WALLS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED TO ELIMINATE ANY CRUMBLING OF CEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: THE FLAT TOPS GRILLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT. • ALL SIDES, WHEELS AND HANDLES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVEE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES.
code 49
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOW OF WATER.
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN OF WASTE RECEPTICLE WITH A LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: STANDING WATER IN CORNER AT ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REMOVING AND MAINTAIN DRY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. • WALLS WITH HOLES IN NEED OF SEALING INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN. • FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, WATER AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: AIR VENTS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQYUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FILTERS AND AROUND HOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DO NOT HAVE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: PERSON WHO HOLDS CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFCATE MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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