Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632457
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOMS OF SOME PREP TABLES WITH RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE TABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632148
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOMS OF SOME PREP TABLES WITH RUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE TABLE.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. HEAVY BUILD UP OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE; INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED FOR EQUIPMENT STANDARDS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. FOUND THE SUMMARY IN A FRAME BEHIND THE POSTED BUSINESS LICENSE BEHIND A DECOR OF BOTTLES. PREVIOUS SUMMARY DATED APRIL 17, 2025. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-42-010(B) IS ISSUED FOR INSPECTIONS. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616004
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615780
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON NO WATER COMES OUT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP (53.0F), SLICED TOMATOES (47.0F), SAUSAGES (46.2F), CUT HONEYDEW MELON (51.2F). ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN PREP COOLERS AND ON THE FRONT SELF SERVICE BUFFET.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AT $67 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
35
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES OR HEAT TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603835
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 SMALL BOWLS OF INGREDIENTS (OILS AND VARIOUS SEASONINGS) UNCOVERED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INGREDIENTS ARE USED FOR PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT. INSIDE THE OPENING OF THE DAMAGED WALL BASE, BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND REPAIR MENTIONED WALLBASE AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603344
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE LOWER PART OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSESTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY, ROACH ACTIVITY, AND RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 SMALL BOWLS OF INGREDIENTS (OILS AND VARIOUS SEASONINGS) UNCOVERED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INGREDIENTS ARE USED FOR PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT. INSIDE THE OPENING OF THE DAMAGED WALL BASE, BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND REPAIR MENTIONED WALLBASE AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/02/2024, REPORT# 2593865 #36: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #38: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS (RICE, ETC.) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET SURROUNDING THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS AND WALLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602498
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, NOT CLEAN, AND A DEAD INSECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS (RICE, ETC.) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET SURROUNDING THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD EMBEDDED IN THE PIPES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK, SLICER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS, WALLS, AND PIPES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593865
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, NOT CLEAN, AND A DEAD INSECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS (RICE, ETC.) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET SURROUNDING THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD EMBEDDED IN THE PIPES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK, SLICER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS, WALLS, AND PIPES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593443
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: UPON ARRIVAL AND DURING THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACILITY, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, NOT CLEAN, AND A DEAD INSECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS (RICE, ETC.) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET SURROUNDING THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD EMBEDDED IN THE PIPES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK, SLICER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS, WALLS, AND PIPES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/07/2023, REPORT #2584829 #44: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND SERVING BOWLS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #49: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR (BLENDER, FOOD PROCESSOR, POTS, PANS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55: OBSERVED COVING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH AREA TO BE PEELING AWAY FROM WALL CREATING GAPS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584829
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD(CHICKEN, PORK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERTURE OF 55F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF CHICKEN/PORK AT A COST OF $30. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND SERVING BOWLS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR (BLENDER, FOOD PROCESSOR, POTS, PANS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COVING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH AREA TO BE PEELING AWAY FROM WALL CREATING GAPS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582666
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND SERVING BOWLS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR (BLENDER, FOOD PROCESSOR, POTS, PANS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUID UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOOR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COVING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH AREA TO BE PEELING AWAY FROM WALL CREATING GAPS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTRUCT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN UPDATED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581497
Location recorded for this inspection · SHINHWA KOREAN STEAKHOUSE · 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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