SEOUL TACO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION AND SHALL HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL FOUR DRAWERS OF COLD HODLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT LEAKING FROM LOWER SHUT OFF KNOBS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NORTHSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY OF FIRST FLOOR. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FIRST FLOOR IN BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHT IN REAR OF BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR PREP TABLES.

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: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS IN RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS OF RIGHT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.