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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Updated: June 3, 2023 3:37 PM
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills
Suspected source: Korean food
Onset: 12 to 24 hours
Duration: Less than 4 hours
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Report date: May 30, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement provided on the menu and menu board for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or... See More undercooked and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu and menu board. Must also add the following sentence before the reminder statement:'these food items can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. ' priority foundation 7-38-005.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the interior of the deep fryer, freezer, and prep tables.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: clean the top and sides of the grease dumpster in the alley.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jun 1, 2023
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wet in use wiping cloths on the counters in the food prep area. Instructed to keep wipe cloths in proper sanitizing solution when not in use.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces... See More cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard being used as a liner on the floor at the cook line. Instructed to remove cardboard and replace with a material smooth and easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed dust build up and food residue on the shelving of two door slide cooler in back kitchen area of facility. Must clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the 3 compartment and hand sink in the rear dish washing/prep area in poor repair(both sinks are clogged up). Premises not able to wash, rinse or sanitize dishes and utinsels or wash thier hand as required. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority citation issued #7-38-030(c).

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the front prep and rear storage area. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed holes and openings through premises in the floors and walls. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry points for pests.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed thick grease build up on the floors under and between cooking equipment throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed excessive dust buildup in the exhaust hood above cooking equipment in the back kitchen area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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Report date: May 31, 2023
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: found no reminder disclosure statements for undercooked food being sold at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005. Must provide.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: found bulk food containers not... See More labeled. (flour. Sugar,etc. )must provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found dishmachine at premises not in use. Must remove or repair.

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Report date: May 31, 2023
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15--observed no running water at hand sink in toddler boys toilet room (left side). Hand sink on right side had hot water. Must repair hand sink and provide hot and cold running water... See More at all times.

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Report date: May 31, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed packaged soup in cooler for customer self service without any label. Instructed to provide a label that includes the name of food, address, ingredients, net quantity and any allergens if applicable.

38. Insects,... See More rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor and prep tables in the rear food prep area and on the floor of the storage room in the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer in the basement. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the grease on the top and sides of the oven and cooking equipment. Clean the prep tables and food storage containers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the grease and food debris from the ceiling and walls of the food prep area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: clean the grease from the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

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Report date: May 31, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: found worn/torn handwashing signage at all hand washing stations. Must provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found some missing/broken floor tiles at kitchen by dishwashing areas. Must repair/replace.... See More

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Report date: May 30, 2023
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs food. Observed cooked rice at 126f inside of the hot holding unit. Management instructed to keep all hot foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

22. Proper... See More cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the prep coolers and in the prep area. Observed ceviche at 45f, shrimp at 45f, and octopus at 47f. Management instructed to maintain all cold foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 for citation.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed no current pest control lob book from a licensed pest control company. Management instructed to have at least 2 pest inspection reports from the last year inside of the pest control log book and to maintain the log book on premises for review. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: the women's washroom door lacks a self-closing door device. Management instructed to install.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the certified food manager without a valid allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show valid proof of training.

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Report date: May 31, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation... See More certificate
- comments: observed no certified food managers certificate posted. Premises serves tcs foods: steak, chicken tacos, etc. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain, post certificate visible to customers. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in rear prep area with no soap available. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks are stocked with soap at all times. Employee restocked sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed slow draining handwashing sinks in bar/front prep and kitchen prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 47-57 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at a temperature of 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 3 pound pasta, 3 pounds chicken, 10 pounds steak, 10 pounds oysters, 1/4 gallon milk, 1 pound chopped lettuce, 1/2 pound sliced tomatoes, 5 pounds chorizo, and 15 pounds fish ($774) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 3 door cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 57 f. Instructed manager to ensure all coolers hold an ambient air temperatue of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed two missing splash guards on handwashing sink in kitchen prep/dishwashing area instructed to install and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed pot too large to fit into 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to ensure all equipment can fit into 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-48-025 citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing tiles on wall at base next to utility/mop sink. Observed missing ceiling tiles in hallway leading to utility/ ice machine room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease buildup on hoods in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training certificates for employees. Instructed to obtain and maintain documentation of food handler training on premises.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to comply with requirement.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2564478 dated september 28 2022 instructed facility to clean floors in rear prep area, replace cutting boards, and to clean dusty vents in toilet rooms. Observed food debris and dirt on floors throughout rear prep area, dust accumulation on vents in toilet rooms, and cutting board in front prep area with deep scratches. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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Report date: May 31, 2023
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged gaskets inside of burger reach-in cooler at the cookline. Must repair and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed residue on the top interior... See More of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: oserved dust build up on the fan guards in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed spilled food debris on the bottom of reach-in freezers and coolers in the kitchen area of the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease build up on the floor drain located between the reach-in freezer and fryers in the food prep area. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed spilled food debris on the floors between cooking equipment, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer. Must detail clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler certifications for employees on site at the time of inspection. All employees handling and preparing food must be in compliance with the idph food handler requirements.

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