What is San Soo Gab San Corp's health inspection score?

San Soo Gab San Corp has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was San Soo Gab San Corp last inspected?

San Soo Gab San Corp was last inspected on March 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does San Soo Gab San Corp have?

San Soo Gab San Corp has 31 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is San Soo Gab San Corp safe to eat at?

San Soo Gab San Corp has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does San Soo Gab San Corp serve?

San Soo Gab San Corp serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

San Soo Gab San Corp

Name: San Soo Gab San Corp
Address: 5247-5251 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 65

5247-5251 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/25/2026

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0Fair

American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #314 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (65/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5247-5251 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

May 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

8 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Med

4 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High8 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN BEEF AND EGGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN VARIOUS COOLERS. RAW BEEF ON TOP SHELVING IN A REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT, UNCOVERED SLICED RADISHES AND COOKED BEEF. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, OBSERVED RAW BEEF DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING FRESH ONIONS AND CUT, PREPARED VEGETABLES, RAW BEEF ON SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED PREPARED RICE NOODLES, RAW EGGS ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY OVER CUT PREPARED ASSORTED VEGETABLES. ALL FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE RICE SCOOPS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 65.8F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
PREP AREA MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET SEAL ON THE REAR LARGE BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SEVERAL PLASTIC STRAINER BOWLS REPAIRED WITH STRING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN PLASTIC BOWLS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR SERVER STATION. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR METALLIC TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO HAND SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER, REAR SERVER STATION AND BEER STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP DISPENSER FROM THE WALL DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (BEANS,SQUID,KIMCHI ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT,TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED ELECTRIC INSECT CONTROL DEVICE ATTACHED TO WALL IN THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE AWAY FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WLK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIM LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−29 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE BOTTLE OF DISH SOAP AND OBSERVED ANOTHER HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED BY DISH GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HAND WASHING SINKS FREE OF ITEMS AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE SINK IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAD STAFF REMOVE ITEMS FROM SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM ON VARIOUS NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING ON STOVE TOP AND ON STOVE WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO ALLOW SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED ONLY 3 DRAIN PLUGS FOR ALL 3 COMP SINKS (3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS FOR (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAAGED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ON THE SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER TOWARDS THE BOTTOM THE WALL OF COOLER SEEMS TO BE DETERIORATING ON OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT (2) HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA AND HANDSINK INFRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDSOAP AT EACH HANDSINK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE (CHARCOAL) AREA.

Base deductions−29 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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