⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

GANGNAM MARKET

1001 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642

Type: Grocery Store

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: West Town

License #: 2862860

11
Total Inspections
6
Passed
4
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2025 Inspection

April 24, 2025• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE COFFE BAR AREA, AND GRILL AREAS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 56F, CHICKEN BET...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2025 Inspection

February 20, 2025• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE JUICE PREP AREA AND IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT. MANAG...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2024 Inspection

October 18, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE TACO PREP AREA.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2024 Inspection

October 16, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2604310 ON 10/8/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE SM...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 8, 2024 Inspection

October 8, 2024• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER CHECKING OUT AT THE REGISTER WITH A LEASHED DOG THAT WAS NOT A SERVICE ANIMAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY SERVICE ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 14, 2024 Inspection

June 14, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SUSHI 2 DOOR UPRIGHT PREP COOLER IN THE REAR SUSHI PREP AREA, MICROWAVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE GRILL PRE...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2024 Inspection

June 7, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (CAKES AND DESSERT ITEMS, DIPS, SAUCES, SALADS, ETC.) IN THE BAKERY AREA AND RETAIL AREA WITHOUT AN INGRE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 2, 2023 Inspection

May 2, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR LOADING DOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 8, 2022 Inspection

August 8, 2022• License• 4 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE MULTIPLE COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOM...(+3 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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More Information: Chicago Food Protection

Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections