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CLEAN RECORD

SOJU BBQ

36 S ASHLAND, Chicago, IL 60607

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

89/100

Inspections

6

Last Inspected

Dec 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

8 total

facility
563%
other
113%
contamination
113%
hygiene
113%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP OBSERVED ON ICE MAKING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.

Code 43

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS OF INDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED.

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.