What is Seoul Taco's health inspection score?

Seoul Taco has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seoul Taco last inspected?

Seoul Taco was last inspected on December 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seoul Taco have?

Seoul Taco has 51 total violations across 15 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seoul Taco safe to eat at?

Yes, Seoul Taco has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Seoul Taco

Name: Seoul Taco
Address: 1321 E 57TH ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 91

1321 E 57TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/18/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #466 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 18, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

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1321 E 57TH ST, Chicago, IL 60637

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Feb

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Aug

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

May 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

2 intermediate

14 basic

May

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MORE THAN 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ON SHELF AND FLOOR, IN COOKING AREA ON FLOOR AND UNDER FRYERS, IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS, IN CLOSET AREA NEXT TO THE SODA MACHINE, IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE TOILET AND SINK AND IN BASEMENT AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL LEDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DROPPINGS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AND BASEMENT FOCUSING ON ALL AREAS WHERE MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES WHERE OBSERVED.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High2 Med9 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

7/100inspection score

−78 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 163.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HAND WASHING SNK BLOCKED BY BULK CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND OIL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINKS. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON HOT HOLDING UNIT, BASE OF WARMER, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, ON WOODEN LEDGES AND FLOOR IN POP STORAGE ROOM, ON CARDBOARD BOXES OF TOILET TISSUE, ON WATER METER, INSIDE CARBON DIOXIDE MACHINES, ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATERS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, RICE, ETC STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENISLS, CONTAINERS AND LIDS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG OUTLETS AND LIGHT SWITCHES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PROPERLY DRY AND PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−78 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REGISTER AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE COOKING AREA BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER, ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORKIN SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT NEXT WEEK PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN COOKING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2597418 ON 7-12-24:38 OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA USED BY THE RESTAURANT ALONG THE WALL EDGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS, ALONG STAIRWAY BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR, ON BEER TAP EQUIPMENT, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ON ROLLING CARTS AND PIPING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SOUTH BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON STORAGE HAMPER AND BEHIND THE STORAGE HAMPER ACROSS FROM THE SINK ON THE FLOOR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND IN THE SODA DISPENSER CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA USED BY THE RESTAURANT ALONG THE WALL EDGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS, BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO FOUND MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN, AT THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND THE STORAGE HAMPER ACROSS FROM THE SINK ON THE FLOOR, ON THE SIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK AND IN THE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSEPCTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ADN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN COOKING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND DROPPINGS WHERE OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SYSTEM SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med8 Basic

13 total2 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITH CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY COPIES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED SMALL GRILL DRAWER COOLER (RIGHT-MOST) COOLER AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 52.3F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT MAINTAINS ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS AT INSUFFICIENT COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN AREA DRAWER COOLER: COOKED CORN AT 60.2F, COOKED CHICKEN MIX AT 60.4F, AND RAW EGGS AT 59.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS WITH BLEACH ON-SITE, APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS VALUED APPROXIMATELY $250 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY GLUE STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE PEST CONTROL DEVICES IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD IS NOT PREPARED OR HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTI-USE CUP WITHOUT HANDLE USED AS SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A MULTI-USE TOOL WITH A HANDLE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH DRY FOODS WHEN HANDLING UTENSIL AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAN OPENER ASSEMBLYIN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO BE RUSTED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT PORTIONS OF COOKING/DRAWER COOLER EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA HEAVILY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAIN PLUMBING FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR PREP AREA TO BE SLOW-DRAINING AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED SOIL ON EXTERIOR OF OUTDOOR GREASE WASTE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE WASTE CONTAINER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHTING OF INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR AREAS IN WHICH FOOD IS HANDLED OR STORED AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADD OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE WITH ADEQUATE SHIELDING IN AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED OR HANDLED AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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