What is Seoul Stick's health inspection score?

Seoul Stick has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seoul Stick last inspected?

Seoul Stick was last inspected on January 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seoul Stick have?

Seoul Stick has 11 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seoul Stick safe to eat at?

Seoul Stick has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Seoul Stick serve?

Seoul Stick serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Seoul Stick

Name: Seoul Stick
Address: 1571 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 81

1571 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/24/2025

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0Good

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #247 of 579 in Wicker ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 24, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.2

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

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.

Location

1571 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Jan 2024

2 inspections

5 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON AND AROUND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2588168 DATED JANUARY 17, 2024, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #56 CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE GRIDDLE AND FRYER AREA AND TO #57 ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS AND GRIDDLE WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRIDDLE AND FRYER AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE AND FRYER AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2578443 DATED JULY 11 2023 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED MIDDLE SINK STOPPER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 23

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE OBSERVED SINK STOPPER CONNECTED TO THE CENTRAL BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−4 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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