H MART

711 W JACKSON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Grocery Store

19 inspections

1. ComplaintAug 28, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT SEAFOOD PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND RAW WOOD ON WALLS AT MEAT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST SEAL.
2. Short Form ComplaintApr 28, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • No allergen Training certificate for food service manager. Instructed to obtain
3. CanvassApr 15, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • Improper discard date for Cooked TCS foods, Found packaged cooked food with 14 days shelf life on grab and go prep cooler. Instructed manager to discard any TCS foods that in cooler within 7 days of thawing from frozen state. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • Several packaged ready-to-eat food container at grab and go cooler missing proper labeling, No ingredients listed on labels, Instructed to provide labels according to health code.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • Several fly traps installed above food open food production areas, instructed to remove.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Customers self service for live crab in food isles, Instructed to remove.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Poke bowls and sashimi ( ready-to eat ) foods are made in butchers area where cross contamination risk is high, Instructed manager to discontinue ready-to-eat foods in raw seafood butchers area. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • No allergen Training certificate for food service manager. Instructed to obtain.
4. CanvassJul 17, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED A FEW CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK OPEN SEEMS IN THE REAR PRODUCE AREA AND FRONT FRESH FISH PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMP REAR SINK WITH LEAKS IN THE MEAT WALK IN PREP COOLER.. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED HOT WATER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AT 65.6F AND MEN WASHROOM AT 71F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK SHOULD MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITAION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE AIR VENT IN THE CEILING OF THE PRODUCE PREP COOLER DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5. ComplaintNov 22, 2023

   0 infractions

6. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 3, 2023

   0 infractions

7. CanvassJun 26, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR SEAFOOD AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S STAFF/PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED ONE OF THE TOILETS OUT OF ORDER DUE TO MISSING PIECES IN THE WOMEN'S HANDICAPPED STALL IN THE WASHROOM. THE THREE STALLS ARE SHARED WITH THE OTHER FOUR RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES LOCATED INSIDE THE MART. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND UTILIZE THE OTHER TWO STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
8. CanvassOct 26, 2022

   10 infractions

   • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
     • OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAG WHICH DID NOT PROVIDE THE NAME OF SPECIFIC TYPE OF SHELLFISH. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
     • OBSERVED TOP NECK CLAMS IN CONTAINER WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. OBSERVED WILD CAUGHT OYSTERS IN CONTAINER, CLAMS IN CONTAINER, COCKLES CLAMS AND CHOWDER CLAMS ALL IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS WITHOUT A SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED. SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST BE ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL THE LAST ITEM IS SOLD. THEN MUST KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF THE LAST ITEM SOLD WRITTEN ON TAG. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED. WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. ALSO OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS IN BINDER WITHOUT A DATE WRITTEN OF WHEN THE LAST ITEM WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED KINGFISH STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49.1F INSIDE OF SEAFOOD COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED COD STEAK AT 50.1F, SHAIK AT 50.5F, SALMON AT 51.2F, CHILEAN SEABASS AT 45.1F, TUNA STEAK FOUND AT 45.6F, TILAPIA AT 45.3F, OCTOPUS FOUND AT 46.5F, SALMON STEAK FOUND AT 45.3F, SHRIMP FOUND AT 48.6F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 400 LBS AT A COST OF $2,500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO EQUIPMENT THERMOMETER IN SEAFOOD COOLER. MUST PROVIDE TO ACCURATELY TAKE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL SUCH AS BOK CHOY, CHINESE SPINACH, YUCHOY, MUSTARD GREEN PEA TIPS. MUST PROVIDE A LABEL THAT PROVIDES THE NAME OF FOOD, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, LIST OF INGREDIENTS (IF 2 OR MORE), NUTRITION FACTS IF APPLICABLE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED TWO LIVE BIRDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. LIVE ANIMALS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REMOVED BIRDS FROM ESTABLISHMENT.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED TWO FEMALE EMPLOYEES PREPARING PACKAGED VEGETABLES WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT OR COVERING WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED WATER INSIDE OF HAND SINK AT SEAFOOD PREP AREA DRAINING VERY SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT SEAFOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON FANS IN MEAT PREP AREA WHICH IS LOCATED ABOVE WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE HANDLING RAW MEAT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 8, 2021

   0 infractions

10. CanvassDec 1, 2021

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (DAIRY & SEAFOOD). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT IN THE GROCERY WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
11. Complaint Re-InspectionApr 28, 2020

    0 infractions

12. ComplaintApr 22, 2020

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED STYROFOAM CONTAINERS STACKED HIGH INSIDE OF HANDSINK LOCATED IN MEAT PREP AREA , AS WELL AS ICE SCOOPERS AND USED PLASTIC WRAP STORED INSIDE HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND ONLY USE HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WATER @ 70.5F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER @ AT LEAST 100F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
      • OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED TO BULK CONTAINERS OF THE FOLLOWING SHELLFISH... 15 LBS OF MANILA CLAMS ,15LBS MUSSELS, 120 TOP-NECKED CLAMS, AND 100 CHOWDER CLAMS ALL LOCATED ON ICE IN DISPLAY COOLER IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. TOTAL AMOUNT OF SHELLFISH WAS APPROXIMATELY $256. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FISH BALLS (FRIED TOFU,TEMPURA,AND SHRIMP ) LOCATED IN DISPLAY FREEZER UNCOVERED AND UNPROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS AS WELL AS SQUID, HEADLESS/HEAD ON SHRIMP LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF STORE ON ROLLING CART NOT PROTECTED. FOOD ON DISPLAY SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF PACKAGING, DISPLAY CASES OR EFFECTIVE MEANS. MANAGER PROVIDED CASING FOR SAID ITEMS AND REMOVED ALL MENTIONED SEAFOOD ITEMS ABOVE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT STOCK/STORAGE AREAS IN REAR, INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLED FOOD ITEMS AND TRASH ON FLOORS OF REAR STOCK / AND INSIDE ALL WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
      • OBSERVED NO COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
13. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 9, 2019

    0 infractions

14. ComplaintAug 9, 2019

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN CAFE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • OBSERVED THE PRESENCE OF EXCESSIVE WASTE/SEWAGE BACK-UP COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS INTO BOTH THE MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS WHEN TOILETS ARE FLUSHED, WHILE BUSINESS IS OPERATING. TEMPORARILY CLOSED SIGNS ARE POSTED ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE, AND TO CONTACT PLUMBER FOR SERVICE TO REPAIR PROBLEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN BOTH MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS, WATER AND/OR DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRODUCT ISLES, AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS, AND DOCK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
15. ComplaintJun 6, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS, IN THE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED KNIFE FOR CUTTING MEAT IN MEAT PREP AREA, STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE UTENSILS, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN CAFE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MEAT PREP, CAFE, AND MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
16. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 17, 2018

    0 infractions

17. ComplaintOct 10, 2018

    11 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2.102.12 NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS; BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC,. ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • 2.401.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING BAKERY ITEMS WHILE PREPARING BAKERY ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT EATING,OR DRINKING IS PROHIBITED WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3.302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREAS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, HEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6.501.111 OBSERVED 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. ALSO, 20 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM IN THE REAR OFF THE DOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS, CLEAN AD SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3.306.11 OBSERVED RAW CRABS FOR SALE, STORED IN AN OPEN BIN ON ICE, UNPROTECTED (NO SNEEZE GUARD) IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FLOOR, ACROSS FROM THE FISH COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD ON DISPLAY MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • 2.402.11 EMPLOYEES OBSERVED PREPARING FOOD IN BAKERY AND MEAT PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON ON 1-COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6.501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND/OR DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PRODUCT ISLES, AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZERS, AND DOCK AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER IN BAKERY AREA, AND THROUGHOUT DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2.102 13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
18. CanvassMar 19, 2018

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Observed potentially hazardous food stored at room temperature, in the following areas: Aisle 6 on wire shelving racks- 63.7f, 10bs of vegetable kimbap rice rolls, at a value $100.00 Bake shop counter top- 66.7f, 2lbs of sausage pastry, at a value of $25.00 68.7f, 3lbs of sausage soft France, at a value of $25.00 68.0f, 4lbs of ham and cheese pastry, $25.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 19lbs, at a total vaule of $175.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40f or less for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Observed blocked exposed hand sinks at the following locations: -Exposed hand sink in bake shop/kitchen prep area. Said, exposed hand sink was blocked by rolling rack and food cart. -Exposed hand sink, at meat counter in rear, was blocked with box of single use gloves and kitchen utensils. Said exposed hand sink also had no soap or paper towels at time of inspection. -Observed no paper towels at exposed hand sink, in Izakaya Yume restaurant station. Informed site at time of inspection that all exposed hand sinks must be accessible and have adequate soap and paper towels at all times to ensure pro per hand washing. Observed no hot water at exposed hand sink at Sangs kitchen restaurant station, next to 3 compartment sink. Water temperature at time of inspection was 68.8f. Violation corrected during inspection. Above violations were corrected during inspection. Critical violation #7-30-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • Food not protected. -Inadequate food protection: fermenting vegetable, made on site (kim chi) without dept approval. Manager stated that product was fermented/made on site. Instructed to discontinue until a variance is obtained, at So Gong Dong, restaurant station. Site discarded 5lbs of kim chi, at a value of $25.00 -Observed raw beef and chicken stored in same bus tub container, in Sang's kitchen restaurant, at Astor 3 door Astor cooler. -Observed raw calimari stored above shredded cabbage in Astor 2 door cooler, at Izakaya yume restaurant station. -Observed frozen and raw shrimp stored in open faced display ice chest, in middle of showroom floor, within guess pathway, adjacent to Seafood counter with no protected/sneeze guard or shields. -At bakery, observed assortment of pastry items, Chestnut bread, pizza bread, Walnut and raisin bread, buttercream bread, apple pie, cruller bread, in open-faced display case with no glass barriers or sneeze guards to protect Foods. -Open faced freezer chest across/adjacent to sea food counter with assorted frozen fish balls, squid balls, shrimp balls, etc. with no sneeze guard, shield or door, to protected product during storage. Informed site that food must be protected while in protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation to prevent contamination. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-005(A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED, CAKES, FRENCH BREADS,ROLLS ETC., INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND DATE PACKAGES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed cracks throughout floor in rear walk in cooler, located in receiving area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Food handler requirements not met, throughout facility. instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. if someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
19. LicenseJan 9, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed duct tape used as a means of repair around floor drains, underneath 3 compartment sink, in the following areas: -Korean dish wash -Japanese dish wash -Bake shop dish wash Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed floor drain underneath three-compartment sink in bake shop area cracked and broken. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed dust on surfaces throughout operation, on open faced display coolers shelving, preparation counter tops and display shelving. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed cracks throughout floor in rear walk in cooler, located in receiving area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal area and to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed raw wood and unfinished plastered wall throughout receiving area, as well electrical closet and server closet. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.