Did Cho Sun Ok Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Cho Sun Ok Restaurant at 4200 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Mar 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Cho Sun Ok Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Cho Sun Ok Restaurant

4200 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Mar 10, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 10, 2025

#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STROAGE SHELVES IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 10, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 30, 2024	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2024	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 21, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 24, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2016	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 9, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 7, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2014	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2010	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 11, 2010	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Cho Sun Ok Restaurant — questions

Did Cho Sun Ok Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Cho Sun Ok Restaurant at 4200 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Mar 10, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Cho Sun Ok Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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