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Han Mi Jeong

3335 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 13, 2026

Han Mi Jeong was last inspected on August 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

August 13, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 general2 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the prep cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed a big bowl of raw beef stored on the floor next to handwashing sink in rear prep area. Instructed to properly store food items on food contact surfaces at all times.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood fitlers with slight grease build up. Instructed to clean 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 manager on site with original city of chicago food service manager certificate, while open and operating. A picture of the certificate was provided via cell phone. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted on site while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 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 certificate for certified food manager on site. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Frozen shrimp sitting in a bowl, not properly being thawed. Instructed to thaw under running cold water, in the microwave or in a cooler. Maintain proper thawing method.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Large white ingredient containers stored in the side storage area not labeled. Instructed to label containers with the ingredients stored inside and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Lower surface of the interior of the coolers/freezers with food/dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and floors in the corners, under/around all heavy equipment with a build up of food/dirt. Instructed to detail clean the floor drains and floors throughout.

      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 certificate provided for the female server. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handlers certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage and spice containers not labeled with the product names. Instructed to provide for all.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificate provided for the female dishwasher. Instructed to meet requirements for all food handlers/dishwashers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate provided for the food service sanitation manager that is on site. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(a) observed a black substance inside located by the ice maker and dripping onto ice that is used for human consumption. Instructed to remove and discard contaminated ice and clean and sanitize the ice machine. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed various menu items that contain an undercooked egg (sunny side up eggs) and without a disclosure nor a reminder on the menu for these items. Instructed to provide a disclosure and a reminder on the menu for all items that contain undercooked eggs. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot tcs foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage and spice containers not labeled with the product names. Instructed to provide for all.

      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: 6-501.111 observed no up-to-date pest control log book on site with a most recent service report; at the time of the inspection, the facility presented a pest control service contract that was not signed by the pest control company and a service report from january 2023. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with service report anytime after 5/15/23. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(c).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed utensils (spoons, metal chopsticks) being preset on customer dining tables without protection from possible contamination. Instructed not to preset the tables or set the tables upon customer arrival or provide adequate protection for tableware.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site properly to test the sanitizing compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide proper test strips for the sanitizer on site which is bleach. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificate provided for the female dishwasher. Instructed to meet requirements for all food handlers/dishwashers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificate provided for the food service sanitation manager that is on site. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Found beef thawing in dry storage area. Instructed manager to thaw meat in approved manner.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found an accumulation of grease throughout filters under the hood in the food prep area. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize 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: Found food employees without proof of food handler certificate. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training. Instructed manager to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.