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Daebak Korean Bbq
2017 S Wells St, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
Apr 23, 2025
12
Inspections on record
5
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 23, 2025
- #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: OBSERVED 6 SLABS OF MEAT BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAEING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS.
- #37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 18, 2019 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 9, 2018 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2018 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 15, 2017 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Daebak Korean Bbq — questions
- Did Daebak Korean Bbq pass its last health inspection?
- Daebak Korean Bbq at 2017 S Wells St was inspected on Apr 23, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Daebak Korean Bbq?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: OBSERVED 6 SLABS OF MEAT BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAEING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS.
- 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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