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Shinhwa Korean Steakhouse

March 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTTOMS OF SOME PREP TABLES WITH RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE TABLE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. HEAVY BUILD UP OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED FOR EQUIPMENT STANDARDS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. FOUND THE SUMMARY IN A FRAME BEHIND THE POSTED BUSINESS LICENSE BEHIND A DECOR OF BOTTLES. PREVIOUS SUMMARY DATED APRIL 17, 2025. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-42-010(B) IS ISSUED FOR INSPECTIONS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 17, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.