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SSYAL GINSENG HOUSE, INC

(Also Known As: KOREAN CHICKEN SOUP HOUSE)

4201 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Korean

📍 Neighborhood: Forest Glen

License #: 1645714

20
Total Inspections
13
Passed
2
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 11, 2024 Inspection

June 11, 2024• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREEN SLIME ON WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITIO...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 1, 2023 Inspection

September 1, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 25, 2023 Inspection

August 25, 2023• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CHICKEN 53.2F, BEEF 54.1F, BEEF 48.6F, BEAN SPROUTS 55.6F, NOODLES 64.8F, BEEF 47.9F, EGGS ...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 6, 2022 Inspection

July 6, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 5, 2021 Inspection

January 5, 2021• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2019 Inspection

October 15, 2019• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDWASHING S...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 18, 2018 Inspection

July 18, 2018• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FO...(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2017 Inspection

January 10, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER.--------MUST PROPERLY STORE...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 16, 2016 Inspection

August 16, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found 55lbs of raw chicken at 60.2f on a rack placed on top of the two compartme...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 24, 2015 Inspection

April 24, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND TWO BAGS OF COOKED RIB...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2014 Inspection

October 7, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO P...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2014 Inspection

January 8, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2013 Inspection

January 31, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 30, 2012 Inspection

October 30, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 12, 2012 Inspection

March 12, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2011 Inspection

September 27, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Rear storage shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.Caulk around 2 compar...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2011 Inspection

March 15, 2011• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coo...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 20, 2010 Inspection

September 20, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 162872 DATED 10/15/09. #32- CAULKING ON THE 2 COMPT SINK SPLASH GUARD WORN OUT. INS...(+5 more)

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