SEOUL TACO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.