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939 N ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60622
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KIMCHI POP on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL SURROUNDING VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND ORAGNIZE THE CLUTTER IN THE BASMENT TO PREVENT HABORAGE FOR PEST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND COOK LINE NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · KIMCHI POP · 939 N ASHLAND AVE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL ON THE EAST SIDE OF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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