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Del Seoul

2568-2570 N Clark St, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 30, 2026

32

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

8

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 30, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SOUTH REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BOX FREEZER IN THE WEST BASEMENT WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED NOTED STORED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPING AND NO SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPING.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR STORED CLEANING AGENTS IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA. MUST BE WASHABLE.----COOKS LINE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED BY FIRE AND MELTED ON TWO SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE WEST BASEMENT SUCH AS PILED WOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
  6. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER THE RUBBER MATS.----HOLE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REFRIGERATION STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.----RAW WOODEN WALL IN THE BASEMENT HALLWAY BETWEEN BASEMENTS. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT STORED TO GO CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 30, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2026CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 13, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 7, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 7, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2019ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 20, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 29, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 17, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2016Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2016ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2016ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2014Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2014ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 26, 2014ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 1, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2014ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2013CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Nov 6, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 19, 2011Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2011CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2010LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Del Seoul — questions

Did Del Seoul pass its last health inspection?
Del Seoul at 2568-2570 N Clark St was inspected on Apr 30, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 32 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Del Seoul?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED AN OPEN 1 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SOUTH REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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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