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SEOUL TACO

738 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60654

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SEOUL TACO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632921

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RICE WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF WHITE FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND BATTERY NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR IN UPSTAIRS TOILET ROOM LOCATED CLOSER TO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND BOWED TILES ON FLOOR OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED 2 DOOR COOLER AND UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND PUT INTO SERVICE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2622594 DATED 3/16/2026. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382616

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OR IN THE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN A RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312600

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: MANAGER DID NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD HEALTH CODE.

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL OPEN DRINK CONTAINERS IN THE MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THAT CONTAINER MUST HAVE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT AND DRINK.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY CHLORINE BUCKET CONNECTED TO DISH WASHING MACHINE LINES WHILE LOW TEMPERATURE MACHINE WAS BEING USED. OBSERVED SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SOLUTION AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER LEVEL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED KIMCHI RICE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104.0 HELD AT STEAM TABLE. WEIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AND COST $25.00. FOOD WAS IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON BASEMENTS'S KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311558

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: MINOR LEAK UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PAINT NOTED ON BASEMENTS'S KITCHEN CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BASEMENT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261786

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT AT MAIN PREP KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND 70 LBS OF KIMCHI THAT WAS MADE ON SITE WITHOUT COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIRED VARIANCE. COOK STATED THAT HE LEAVES CHOPPED FERMENTED CABBAGE FOR 5 DAY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AS PART OF THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE SUCH PROCESS UNTIL OBTAINING AN APPROVED VARIANCE. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: REFER TO VIOL# 29 FOR DESCRIPTION

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2150853

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (DRY GOODS, SODA COMPRESSOR) STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE SHIELDING AROUND PIPES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE HANDLES OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF RICE MASTER COOKER IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM EXHAUST FAN. MUST REPLACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA, AS WELL AS ABOVE THE ENTRY TO THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW, UNDAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER CONSTANTLY LEAKING FROM REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE, INCLUDING BOXES, SPARE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS HANGING ON POSTS OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED 3 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WORKING WITH TACOS, MEATS, ETC. WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009965

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009654

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UPON REINSPECTION FACILITY WAS INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE LADDER OR INVOICE FOR PROFFESSIONAL CLEANING OF ICE MACINE ATTACHED TO SODA DISPENSING UNIT USED FOR CONSUMPTION. FACILITY PROVIDED LADDER. ICE MACHINE WAS INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SIDES OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL 3 PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND RESTORE SURFACE OF LOWER SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY TOWEL USED AS DOOR HANDLE TO MOP ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE TOWEL AND REPAIR DOOR HANDLE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKED UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH DIRTY RAG AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING STOVE, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2009237

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMP IN USE CHLORINE BASED SANITIZER DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. A CHLORINE TEST STRIP INDICATED OPPM OF CHLORINE. DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FORM REPORT # 1970502 DATED 10/28/2016 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING :OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL 3 PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND RESTORE SURFACE OF LOWER SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKED UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH DIRTY RAG AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMUALTION UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND COOKING UNITS. PULL OUT ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITHCEN ON MAIN FLOOR UNCLEAN UNDER ALL STOVES AND FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMUALTION. MUST DEGREASE ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION AND STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTRED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT MOP SINK ROOM UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT WITH OUT OF ORDER SIGN. TOILET IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET. OBSERVED SPRAYER AT SINK FOR DISHMACHINE WITH CONSTANT STEAM OF WATER LEAKING FORM SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM WHERE SPRAYER IS ATTACHED TO FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT INCLUDING NON WORKING REFRIGERATION DRAWER UNIT UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL, NON WORKING STOVE, NON WORKING REACH IN COLD HOLD UNIT ALL IN SMALL UPSTAIRS KITCHEN. NON WORKING ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL WORKING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN USE NEED TO CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED PROPERLY. OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR AT BASE OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS INCLUDING FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS UNDER STAIRS NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERED AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OBSERVED NON WORKING STAND UP FREEZER, NON WORKING SLICER, AND NON WORKING 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALL ITEMS ARE UNCLEAN AND NEED TO BE REMOVED OR STORED IN A CLEAN AND SANTIARY FASHION TO DETER INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT STAIRS WITH CLUTTER. CLOSET NEEDS TO BE DECLUTTERD AND ALL CLEANING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED PROPERLY. ALL MOPS IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY BRREDING SITES. OBSERVED AREA AT BASE OF FRONT STAIRWAY IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970502

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 2-DOOR REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.4 F, FOUND BEEF AND CHICKEN HELD INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERTURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF HELD AT 49.3 F AND CHICKEN HELD AT 49.3 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULTED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OFFICE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931740

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931735

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 7

    WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 99F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TEMPERATURE OF WATER MUST BE AT 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931303

Location recorded for this inspection · SEOUL TACO · 738 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: SOME COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT OVER 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT 110 F OR ABOVE AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60654

390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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