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Restaurant: Korean Seoul Food
Address: 560 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60607
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: Feb 15, 2011

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All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NOTED WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM UNDER THE MOTOR OF DISHMACHINE (HAS A PLASTIC BIN COLLECTING THE LEAKING WATER) MUST FIX, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND 2-CANS OF OVEN CLEANER UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE; CONTAINERS OF DISHSOAP, SANITIZER & SMALL FLOOR CLEANER UNDER REAR PREP TABLE. MUST STORE SEPARATELY AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK; CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: EXTETIOR & INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING & COLD HOLDING UNITS THRUOUT PREMISES, INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS/FREEZER; INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE; SHELVES OF SMALL COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA; INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF GARBAGE BINS; EXTRIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS-DUE TO ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS TRUOUT PREMISES (UNDER, BEHIND, AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT PREP TABLES, SINKS) & DRAINS MUST BE FREE OF GRIME/ORGANIC MATTER/DEBRIS/DIRT. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK ABOVE THE FLOOR (AT DRY/COLD STORAGE AREAS).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED; WALLS WITH FOOD STAINS; FILTERS AT HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP MUST KEPT BE CLEAN.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER PREP TABLES & AT FRONT CUBICLE, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AT REAR KITCHEN-MUST BE REMOVED OR BETTER ORGANIZED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The previous minor violations were originally documented on 10/06/10, and include: (34) THE FLOOR IS FULL OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS UNDER ALL OF THE FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT. (35) THE CEILING TILE IN THE MOP CLOSET IS STILL FALLEN IN AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ARE FULL OF GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE KITCHEN SURFACES ARE FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN SURFACES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE UNCOVERED AND COVERED FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER IS STORED ON AND UNDER MOLDY SHELVING AND THE FLOOR IN SAID COOLER IS FULL OF MOLDY DIRTY FOOD BUILDUP. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE WALK IN COOLER UNTIL IT IS CLEAN AND SANITARY IN APPEARANCE.
In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. THE STEAMTABLE DRAINED OUT WATER AND FOOD ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AT THIS TIME. THE DRAIN WAS CLEARED AT THIS TIME.

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THE KITCHEN SURFACES ARE FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN SURFACES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
SOME COMPLIANCE FOUND, CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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