SEOUL TACO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD (DRY GOODS, SODA COMPRESSOR) STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS SO THEY ARE NOT DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES OR PROVIDE NON-PERMEABLE SHIELDING AROUND PIPES.

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 FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE HANDLES OF THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND EXTERIOR OF RICE MASTER COOKER IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FAN COVER ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM EXHAUST FAN. MUST REPLACE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA, AS WELL AS ABOVE THE ENTRY TO THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW, UNDAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT WASTE PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER CONSTANTLY LEAKING FROM REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE, INCLUDING BOXES, SPARE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS HANGING ON POSTS OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT OFFICE, INCLUDING BOXES, SPARE EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE MATERIALS, ETC. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY OBJECTS AND STORE REMAINDER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS HANGING ON POSTS OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED SEPARATELY FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.