SEOUL TACO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA USED BY THE RESTAURANT ALONG THE WALL EDGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS, BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE STORAGE HAMPER ACROSS FROM THE SINK ON THE FLOOR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND IN THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSEPCTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ADN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN COOKING AREA.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED.

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.