Canvass
Jan 29, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Kim's Korean Cuisine
3422 N Broadway
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
6 inspectionsNon-Inspection
Jan 20, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 23, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN ABOVE SOUTH PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jan 11, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR STAND UP SODA COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR PREP AREA REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
License
Dec 22, 2023
Not Ready
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source