What is Kim's Korean Cuisine's health inspection score?

Kim's Korean Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Kim's Korean Cuisine last inspected?

Kim's Korean Cuisine was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Kim's Korean Cuisine have?

Kim's Korean Cuisine has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Kim's Korean Cuisine safe to eat at?

Yes, Kim's Korean Cuisine has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Kim's Korean Cuisine serve?

Kim's Korean Cuisine serves Korean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Kim's Korean Cuisine

Name: Kim's Korean Cuisine
Address: 3422 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 100

3422 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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0Excellent

Korean•Lakeview

Ranked #12 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 100% of korean restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-0

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3422 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

2 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11// NOTED NO DOOR WITH LOCK BETWEEN REAR DRY AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SHARED MOP SINK. BUSINESS SHARES MOP SINK WITH NEIGHBORING BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SHARE SPACE OR INSTALL DOOR WITH LOCK TO KEEP FOOD STORAGE AREA PROTECTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED RAW FROZEN SALMON IN KITCHEN FREEZER WITH NO RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE. PERSON IN CHARGE STATED THAT SALMON IS FROZEN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS OF TEMPERATURE OF SALMON BEFORE FREEZING, AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE ONCE FROZEN. IT IS REQUIRED THAT ITEM IS STORED IN FOOD SAFE CONTAINERS AT A TEMPERATURE OF -4 F OR BELOW FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS. ALTERNATIVELY, FACILITY MAY PURCHASE FROM SUPPLIER AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FROM SUPPLIER FOR 90 DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS VALUED AT $140 DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
NOTED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW SUSHI PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU BOARD REGARDING RAW SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NOTED NO DOOR WITH LOCK BETWEEN REAR DRY AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SHARED MOP SINK. BUSINESS SHARES MOP SINK WITH NEIGHBORING BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO SHARE SPACE OR INSTALL DOOR WITH LOCK TO KEEP FOOD STORAGE AREA PROTECTED TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN ABOVE SOUTH PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH FRYERS IN KITCHEN AND WALLS/ CEILING ABOVE TO-GO CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN WITH GREASE DEPOSITS AND SPLATTER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2587933 CONDUCTED ON 1/11/2024: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Jan 24

License InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR STAND UP SODA COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR PREP AREA REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−9 pts

Dec 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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