KIM'S KOREAN CUISINE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FROZEN SALMON IN KITCHEN FREEZER WITH NO RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THAT SALMON IS FROZEN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF TEMPERATURE OF SALMON BEFORE FREEZING, AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE ONCE FROZEN. IT IS REQUIRED THAT ITEM IS STORED IN FOOD SAFE CONTAINERS AT A TEMPERATURE OF -4 F OR BELOW FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS. ALTERNATIVELY, FACILITY MAY PURCHASE FROM SUPPLIER AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FROM SUPPLIER FOR 90 DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS VALUED AT $140 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW SUSHI PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU BOARD REGARDING RAW SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED NO DOOR WITH LOCK BETWEEN REAR DRY AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SHARED MOP SINK. BUSINESS SHARES MOP SINK WITH NEIGHBORING BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SHARE SPACE OR INSTALL DOOR WITH LOCK TO KEEP FOOD STORAGE AREA PROTECTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN ABOVE SOUTH PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRYERS IN KITCHEN AND WALLS/ CEILING ABOVE TO-GO CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH GREASE DEPOSITS AND SPLATTER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.