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Soju Bbq

36 S ASHLAND, Chicago, IL 60607 · Cook County

60cited violations
3serious tier
11inspections
37tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2601001
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2024140
20232100
2022161
2020291
20192200
2018271

Inspections

  1. Dec 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP OBSERVED ON ICE MAKING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS OF INDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED.

  2. Sep 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED MISSING BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Aug 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2579977 DATED 8/11/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Aug 11, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE BLACK SMALL FLYING INSECTS, POSSIBLY FRUIT FLIES, IN THE BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED 10 INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 10 INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRS, AND 10 THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) BEING USED FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYER. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE BASEMENT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET AND DRAINAGE PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE BASEMENT MOP SINK. OBSERVED THE CEILING LEAKING NEXT TO THE BASEMENT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, RE-ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS, AND STORE OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9/15/2022 REPORT #2563697 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #53 (6-202.14) MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR NEAREST TO FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) MUST PROVIDE A LID ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED BY THE FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) MUST CLEAN HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENT IN THE CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Sep 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49.2F INSIDE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RIBS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.4F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS AT A COST OF $600.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR NEAREST TO FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN BATHROOM LOCATED BY FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Feb 27, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FIRST FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK OF SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE BACK WALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND IN OTHER AREAS OF BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.

  7. Feb 25, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FIRST FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK OF SINK.

    • Serious Priority

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WASTE WATER COMING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED; MUST CORRECT. INSTRUCTED THAT TOILETS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FRONT PREP BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES, CONTAINERS, KITCHENWARE ANS OTHER UNUSED MATERIALS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING UNITS ELEVATING ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE BACK WALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND IN OTHER AREAS OF BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.

  8. Dec 27, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK BELLY, BRISKET, KIMCHI, RICE ). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. INSPECTOR PROVIDED DOCUMENTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED ON SITE, READY TO EAT ,TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ( KIMCHI, JULIENNE RADISHES, SAUCY TOFU, HOUSE SAUCES), STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS (LOCATED IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FL/BASEMENT), AND HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE-BY DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IMPROPERLY SEALED WITH BUBBLES AND GAPS. THE COOKED AND RAW BEEF RIBS IN (Rop) WAS STORED IN UPRIGHT FREEZER UNITS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH PRIOR TO PREFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESS. MUST BE MAINTAINED. MACHINE TAGGED . COOKED AND RAW PACKAGED MEAT (APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS) WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME. TOTAL COST OF FOOD ITEMS WAS ABOUT $60. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      SEE VIOLATION #29.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FEATURES VERY DIRTY IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FRONT PREP BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BOXES, CONTAINERS, KITCHENWARE ANS OTHER UNUSED MATERIALS STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING UNITS ELEVATING ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  9. Jul 26, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND STORED FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE ;LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN/PREP AREA ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH A LEAK IN THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AREA COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE BACK WALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE FILTERS IN THE HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED IN GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  10. Jun 27, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND 1-COMP PREP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

  11. Jun 8, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND 1-COMP PREP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SERVICE COUNTER IN SAID AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND FURNACE CLOSET.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDER STORAGE RACKS NEAR OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE HOOKS FOR WET MOPS & BROOM STORAGE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.