SEOUL TACO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: UPON REINSPECTION FACILITY WAS INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE LADDER OR INVOICE FOR PROFFESSIONAL CLEANING OF ICE MACINE ATTACHED TO SODA DISPENSING UNIT USED FOR CONSUMPTION. FACILITY PROVIDED LADDER. ICE MACHINE WAS INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SIDES OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARRRED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED RICE, COOKED TOFU OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEED LABELS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER SHELFS OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY RUST ACCUMULATION. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL 3 PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND RESTORE SURFACE OF LOWER SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY TOWEL USED AS DOOR HANDLE TO MOP ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE TOWEL AND REPAIR DOOR HANDLE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED AREA UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKED UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH DIRTY RAG AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMUALTION. DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNCLEAN UNDER DISH MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. ALL FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN FLOOR OF CLOSET TO RIGHT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. HOLE IN CLOSET FLOOR NEEDS TO BE CLOSED AND MAINTAINED.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CLOSET TO THE LEFT OF REAR EXIT LEADING TO BASEMENT. CLOSET CONTAIINS 2 FURNACES. CLOSET HAS BLACK MOLD ON CEILING AND HOLES IN CEILING. ALL BLACK MOLD MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL HOLES NEED TO BE CLOSED TO DETER INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.