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Soju Bbq

December 27, 2019 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK BELLY, BRISKET, KIMCHI, RICE ). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSPECTOR PROVIDED DOCUMENTS.
code 5Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED ON SITE, READY TO EAT ,TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ( KIMCHI, JULIENNE RADISHES, SAUCY TOFU, HOUSE SAUCES), STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS (LOCATED IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FL/BASEMENT), AND HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE-BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Compliance With Variance/Specialized Process/Haccp
Inspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IMPROPERLY SEALED WITH BUBBLES AND GAPS. THE COOKED AND RAW BEEF RIBS IN (Rop) WAS STORED IN UPRIGHT FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH PRIOR TO PREFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESS. MUST BE MAINTAINED. MACHINE TAGGED . COOKED AND RAW PACKAGED MEAT (APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS) WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME. TOTAL COST OF FOOD ITEMS WAS ABOUT $60. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
Variance Obtained For Specialized Processing Methods

Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #29.
code 32
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FEATURES VERY DIRTY IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FRONT PREP BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES, CONTAINERS, KITCHENWARE ANS OTHER UNUSED MATERIALS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING UNITS ELEVATING ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 26, 2019: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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