Seoul Taco

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 18, 2025 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the ceiling vents where needed to remove dust observed on vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Dec 11, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found more than 100 mouse droppings in the following areas: behind front counter on shelf and floor, in cooking area on floor and under fryers, in rear prep area under and behind equipment and sinks, in closet area next to the soda machine, in customer washroom on the floor by the toilet and sink and in basement area around under and behind equipment and along wall ledge. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom area of the fryers with grease and droppings; instructed to clean and maintain. Clean exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment, refrigeration units and prep tables where needed.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors throughout the restaurant and basement focusing on all areas where mouse droppings located. Instructed to clean floors under cooking equipment. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents where needed to remove dust observed on vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some holes in the wall of the basement storage area on the west side of the basement; instructed to seal holes where observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep coolers, prep tables, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spills on walls, dust, dirt and debris on ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, and light shields, on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls along outlets and light switches in prep area. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. May 6, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures and supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large pitcher inside hand washing sink in front prep area and hand washing snk blocked by bulk containers of soy sauce and oil in rear prep area. Instructed manager to remove all items inside and in front of hand washing sinks. Hand washing sinks shall be accessible at all times for proper hand washing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at front hand washing sink. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings on floor under front counter, inside unused prep cooler, on bottom of prep tables, on hot holding unit, base of warmer, on electrical outlets and piping in first floor prep area, on wooden ledges and floor in pop storage room, on cardboard boxes of toilet tissue, on water meter, inside carbon dioxide machines, on floor near water heaters, along walls and corners in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items, rice, etc stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor behind front counter and not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service utenisls, containers and lids to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep coolers, prep tables, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head stored on floor in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to store mop head upright to properly dry and prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls along outlets and light switches in prep area. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed spills on walls, dust, dirt and debris on ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, and light shields, on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef 163.8f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing food handler training for employees. All employees must provide food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Dec 13, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Dec 6, 2024 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice on premises. Found 100 or more mouse droppings in the following areas: in the register area on the floor, on the floor in the cooking area by the two door cooler, on the floor in the rear kitchen area behind refrigeration units and in the basement area along the wall and behind equipment. Instructed to clean and remove all droppings. Instructed to have orkin service establishment next week prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge has no city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Aug 16, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Aug 7, 2024 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2597418 on 7-12-24:38 observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 or more mice droppings in the basement storage area used by the restaurant along the wall edge at the bottom of the stairs, along stairway behind and around other basement equipment on the floor, on beer tap equipment, on electrical outlets, on rolling carts and piping, on floor along walls and corners in south basement; instructed to clean. Also found mice droppings behind the front serving counter on the floor, on floor along walls around cooking equipment, inside fryer cabinets, on bottom of prep tables, behind the two door freezer in the kitchen, at the bottom area of the two door reach in cooler in the kitchen, under the three compartment sink and on storage hamper and behind the storage hamper across from the sink on the floor, on the side of the…

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The following equipment needs to be cleaned and maintained: exterior surfaces of beverage machine, cooking equipment and interiors of refrigeration units in cooking area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around under and behind cooking and kitchen equipment to remove grease, food splatter and droppings where observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Ventilation system not working properly above cooking equipment. System scheduled to be repaired.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food service sanitation manager with certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed person-in-charge to obtain city of chicago certified food service sanitation manager certificate and maintain posted at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Jul 12, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 100 or more mouse droppings in the basement storage area used by the restaurant along the wall edge at the bottom of the stairs, behind and around other basement equipment on the floor; instructed to clean. Also found mouse droppings behind the front serving counter on the floor, behind the two door freezer in the kitchen, at the bottom area of the two door reach in cooler in the kitchen, under the three comp sink and behind the storage hamper across from the sink on the floor, on the side of the utility sink and in the closet in the dining area. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinsepction next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The following equipment needs to be cleaned and maintained: exterior surfaces of cooking equipment adn interiors of refrigeration units in cooking area.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around under and behind cooking and kitchen equipment to remove grease, food splatter and droppings where observed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Ventilation system not working properly above cooking equipment. System scheduled to be repaired.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service managers certificate as required; must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Feb 23, 2024 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policy copies on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide employee health policy signed by all employees and maintain on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food items at insufficient cold-holding temperatures in the kitchen area drawer cooler: cooked corn at 60.2f, cooked chicken mix at 60.4f, and raw eggs at 59.0f. Instructed to discard and denature out-of-temperature food items. Person-in-charge discarded and denatured food items with bleach on-site, approximately 40 lbs valued approximately $250 discarded. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small grill drawer cooler (right-most) cooler at insufficient temperature to cold-hold tcs food items ambient air temperature 52.3f. Instructed to remove tcs food items from cooler and cease use until equipment maintains adequate temperature for cold-holding. Person-in-charge removed and discarded all food items from cooler at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fly glue strips above food preparation area in the rear of facility. Instructed to remove and use pest control devices in areas where exposed food is not prepared or handled and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use cup without handle used as scoop in dry storage containers in kitchen area. Instructed to remove and replace with a multi-use tool with a handle to avoid contact with dry foods when handling utensil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed can opener assemblyin the rear food prep area to be rusted and no longer easily-cleanable. Instructed to discard and replace with model that is smooth and easily-cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact portions of cooking/drawer cooler equipment in the kitchen area heavily soiled. Instructed to clean and sanitize nonfood-contact surfaces at adequate frequency to prevent buildup of soil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drain plumbing for handwashing sinks in kitchen area and rear prep area to be slow-draining and in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace handwashing sink drain plumbing to allow for adequate drainage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soil on exterior of outdoor grease waste container. Instructed to clean grease waste container at adequate frequency to prevent buildup of soil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors and walls in kitchen area to be soiled. Instructed to clean and sanitize walls and floors in kitchen area at adequate frequency to prevent buildup of soil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lighting of insufficient intensity in the walk-in cooler area. Instructed to repair or replace light fixture to provide adequate intensity for areas in which food is handled or stored and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unshielded light bulbs in the walk-in cooler area. Instructed to add or replace light fixture with adequate shielding in areas where food is stored or handled and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food service sanitation manager with certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed person-in-charge to obtain city of chicago certified food service sanitation manager certificate and maintain posted at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Jul 10, 2023 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 all bulk food items must be stored in seal containers with commodity name visible. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 walls in basement must be sealed to eliminate any crumbling of cement. Instructed to correct and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) all sides, wheels and handles of all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to removee all build up. Instructed to detail clean all surfaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-403.12 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.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 unisex toilet room in of waste recepticle with a lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.17 standing water in corner at ice machine in need of removing and maintain dry. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.18 walls with holes in need of sealing instructed to seal all holes and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floors in prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food, water and grease debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.12 air vents with large amounts of dust in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 all food handlers who do not have sanitation certificate must have food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 person who holds city of chicago sanitation certifcate must have an allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jun 27, 2023 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No one with sanitation certificate on site

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food items must be stored in seal containers with commodity name visible. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s 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

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Walls in basement must be sealed to eliminate any crumbling of cement. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All sides, wheels and handles of all cooking equipment in need of cleaning to removee all build up. Instructed to detail clean all surfaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s 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.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Unisex toilet room in of waste recepticle with a lid. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Standing water in corner at ice machine in need of removing and maintain dry. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls with holes in need of sealing instructed to seal all holes and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food, water and grease debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Air vents with large amounts of dust in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s 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

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers who do not have sanitation certificate must have food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Person who holds city of chicago sanitation certifcate must have an allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Nov 21, 2022 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Nov 14, 2022 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from november 4, 2022 as required; must correct. Observed rodent activity on premises. Found over 80 mouse droppings in the basement area on the floor, on the basement stairs and wall ledge. Found 30 droppings in the closet next to the soda machine in the dining area and 30 on the floor in the corner area under the three comp sink. Instructed to clean all affected areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection. Priority violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following equipment exterior surfaces of equipment (fryer, grill, refrigeration units). Interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Nstructed to detail clean floors in areas mentioned in violation #59 and under around and behind all kitchen equipement to remove grease and other debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some unnecessary items in the basement; instructed to remove to avoid clutter and rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed areas of the walls in the basement that need to be coved to seal the opening between the wall and the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal any holes in the floor or walls in basement area where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must have the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must have the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Nov 4, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general3 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found over 80 mouse droppings in the basement area on the floor, on the basement stairs and wall ledge. Found 30 droppings in the closet next to the soda machine in the dining area and 30 on the floor in the corner area under the three comp sink. Instructed to clean all affected areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test strips on premises as required. Instructed to provide and maintain chemical test strips for the three comp sink to test the strength of the chemical sanitizer when wash rinse and sanitizing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following equipment: exterior surfaces of equipment (fryer, grill, refrigeration units), interior bottom of fryers to remove grease and food particles.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors in areas mentioned in violation #38 and under around and behind all kitchen equipement to remove grease and other debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation certificate as required. The person in charge has a serv safe certificate issued may 6, 2019. Instructed to obtain the required city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers must have the required food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must have the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

16. Feb 18, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drain at the three comp sink. Instructed to clean the wall behind the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system over the cooking equipment need cleaning, clean vents.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

17. Feb 8, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice on premises. Found 60 mouse droppings on the floor of a closet in the dining area and along the wall ledge in the basement; must clean all affected areas to remove droppings. Instructed to have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor drain at the three comp sink. Instructed to clean the wall behind the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The vents in the hooded system over the cooking equipment need cleaning; clean vents.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

18. Mar 12, 2020 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling and peeling paint on walls in basement single service article storage area. Instructed manager to repair basement ceiling and walls and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside light shields and floor draings in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop improperly drying in utility sink. Instructed manager to store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

19. Jan 29, 2020 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ice machine lid in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in dining room closet, inside light shields and floor drains in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

20. Jan 21, 2020 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ice machine lid in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in dining room closet, inside light shields and floor drains in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

21. Jan 8, 2020 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in soda dispenser closet near pop machine in dining area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ice machine lid in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling and peeling paint on walls in basement single service article storage area. Instructed manager to repair basement ceiling and walls and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside light shields and floor draings in rear prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site and chicago food sanitation certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

22. Apr 18, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

23. Apr 11, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF BAG-N-BOX CLOSET AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean stairs leading to basement of debris. Clean floor at front under counter and in grill area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from inspection report# 2240473, dated 11/20/2018 not corrected:#58 observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

24. Nov 27, 2018 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and surfaces on walls in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

25. Nov 20, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine not adequately sanitizing final rinse chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to repair dish machine and maintain final rinse at 100 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings inside bottom compartment of dish machine and floor and corners around dish machine in dish washing area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in rear basement area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" gap on bottom of rear basement door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint and surfaces on walls in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair. Walls must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required