CHO SUN OK RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED APPROVED HAACP PLAN ON SITE FOR THE FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI. HAACP PLAN IS NOT BEING FOLLOWED. NO DAILY RECORDS ARE BEING KEPT FOR PH OR NA. MAINTAIN REQUIRED DAILY RECORDS. OBSERVED SUBMITTED AND APPROVED FLOOR PLAN OF BASEMENT INDICATES 2 LONG PREP TABLES. ONLY OBSERVED 1 SMALL 2FT BY 2 FT PREP TABLE NOT UNDER PROTECTIVE CEILING. MOVE PREP AREA BACK UNDER PROTECTIVE CEILING OR INSTALL ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE CEILING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE 1 GALLON MILK JUGS BEING REUSED TO HOLD AND FREEZE SOUP. 1 GALLON MILK JUGS CAN NOT BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AND ARE ONLY INTENDED FOR SINGLE USE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHING OF VEGETABLES IN LARGE TUBS IN BASEMENT. WATER IN BEING FILLED BY GARDEN HOSE AND THEN DISPOSED OF IN FLOOR DRAIN. FOOD PREPARATION SINK MUST BE INSTALLED TO WASH AND RINSE VEGETABLES INCLUDING CABBAGE, RAW SPROUTS, GREEN ONION ETC. UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLEEPING AREA IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FOR LIVING AND SLEEPING AND KEEP ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL MONITORING AND TREATING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT AND STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL MONITORING AND TREATING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.