Grocery StoreLicence 2862860

Gangnam Market

1001 W Chicago Ave, Chicago 60642

Latest verdictPassSep 9, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections13since Aug 1, 2022

Fail rate41.7%5 of 12 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass58%
Conditional0%
Fail42%

13 inspections from 2022 to 2026 · hover a mark

2023202420252026

PassSep 9, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-601.11observed bulk containers throughout prep area and storage without labels. Instructed to provide common name label and maintain.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-501.11 observed uprigh cooler located in prep directly outside walk in cooler with missing door handler with food and duct tape residue on said equipment. Instructed to replace handle, clean and sanitize.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 observed all cooking equipment, cooling units, prep table shelving units and rolling carts in all rear prep/dishwashing/storage areas in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Instructeed to remove food debris and maintain to prevent feeding source for pest.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 observed window ledge located in rear prep areas, in all corners, under storage carts, and floor drains accumulated with organic matter and dried food debris. Instructed to clean.
FailAug 19, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed hand sinks located in meat/deli and fish prep areas were not properly supplied at the time of inspection. Both prep areas were in use by food employees at this time. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at hand sinks and maintain proper hand washing. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued. Person in charge provided soap.
2. 14
  Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
  Observed no shellstock tags attached to display case containng clams and oysters located in meat prep during time of inspection. Approimately 7 lbs combined were discarded and denatured by pic, cost $60. Instructed manager that tags must remin attached to shellstock in container until the last one is sold as required.must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed large ice machine located in rear bakery/ restaurant prep internal ice dispenser with accumulated black and pink slimy buildup and dripping onto ice stored in bin used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain food contact surfaces. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 21
  Proper hot holding temperatures
  Observed approximatley 10 lbs prepackaged cheesy hotdogs and ham and cheese sandiches stored inside bakery display case ranging between 72-80f. Instructed pic to hold all hot tcs foods @ 135f and higher as required. Said food items were discarded at this time. Total cost $25 priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  Observed approximatley 60 lbs various tcs food items (crab rangoon mix, braised beef, ground turkey, radishes, rice, chopped garlic mix stored in cooling units throughout facility without labels. Instructed to provide discard date labels for food stored on site for more than 24 hours. All said food items were voluntarily discarded by person in charge. Total cost $200. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.
6. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containers throughout prep area and storage without labels. Instructed to provide common name label and maintain.
7. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximatley 65 small and large black live flies flying throughout sushi prep, dishwashing /prepared food prep, bakery and dining area orolling cards, cooling equipment and dried kitchenware. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed uprigh cooler located in prep directly outside walk in cooler with missing door handler with food and duct tape residue on said equipment. Instructed to replace handle, clean and sanitize.
9. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed all cooking equipment, cooling units, prep table shelving units and rolling carts in all rear prep/dishwashing/storage areas in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Instructeed to remove food debris and maintain to prevent feeding source for pest.
10. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed window ledge located in rear prep areas, in all corners, under storage carts, and floor drains accumulated with organic matter and dried food debris. Instructed to clean.
PassMay 1, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailApr 24, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods in the prep coolers in the coffe bar area, and grill areas. Observed eggs at 56f, chicken between 47- 57f, cut watermelon at 48f, milk between 44- 48f, and kimchi at 53f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41°f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed the 1-door prep cooler between the bakery and the grill prep area with an air temperature of 58°f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as eggs and kimchi. Management instructed to repair and maintain the prep cooler below 41°f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the dish washing area, front and rear bbq grill prep areas, and behind the liquor bar and coffee bars. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
4. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables in multiple food prep stations. Management instructed to store wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.
PassFeb 20, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed dark stained cutting boards in the juice prep area and in the deli department. Management instructed to resurface or replace the stained cutting boards.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean the following items in the grill prep area: the 1-door prep cooler and the rolling storage rack next to it, the microwave and the wire rack between the stove and deep fryer.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed a leak at the drain line beneath the exposed hand washing sink behind the bakery counter. Management instructed to repair the source of the leak.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean the floor of the bakery walk-in cooler and under the grill cooking equipment.
PassOct 18, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 repair the drain line water leak at the exposed hand washing sink next to the taco prep area.
FailOct 16, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation from report #2604310 on 10/8/24 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 40 live small flying insects and 3 house flies on the walls and ceilings in the warehouse area, bakery prep area and dry storage areas, grill prep and dry storage areas and prep area behind the ramen prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
FailOct 8, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed a customer checking out at the register with a leashed dog that was not a service animal. Management instructed that only service animals are allowed inside of the facility. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060. Citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approx. 30 live small flying insects and 3 house flies on the walls and ceilings in the produce food prep area and meat walk-in cooler. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean the stand mixer and prep tables in the bakery prep area. Clean the food storage containers and prep tables, rolling storage racks in the grill prep area.
PassJun 14, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 clean the interior of the sushi 2 door upright prep cooler in the rear sushi prep area, microwave, grill and deep fryers in the grill prep area, 1 door grill prep cooler, and equipment storage and spice racks storage shelves.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.12 clean the buildup of mold on the wall behind the dish machine. Clean the walls of the dishwashing area and grill prep area. Clean the floor underneath cooking equipment in the grill prep area.
FailJun 7, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed several packaged food items (cakes and dessert items, dips, sauces, salads, etc.) in the bakery area and retail area without an ingredient label or name and address of manufacturer. Management instructed to label all packaged food items properly.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed packaged food items (cakes, desserts, doughnuts, salads, dips, etc.) with no allergen information provided on the ingredient label. Management instructed to list all allergens on the ingredient labels for all packaged foods in the retail area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Clean the interior of the sushi 2 door upright prep cooler in the rear sushi prep area, stainless steel storage shelves behind the ramen prep area, microwave, grill and deep fryers in the grill prep area, 1 door grill prep cooler, and equipment storage and spice racks storage shelves.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Clean the buildup of mold on the wall behind the dish machine. Clean the walls of the dishwashing area and grill prep area. Clean the floor underneath cooking equipment in the grill prep area.
PassMay 2, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed loose faucet in employee toilet room located near loading dock. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex toilet located in upstairs office. Instructed to provide.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed unused equipment at the rear loading dock. Instructed to remove from premises.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed build-up of dirt and food debris on interior and exterior drawer cooler located underneath grill. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
PassAug 8, 2022LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no ambient air thermometers inside multiple coolers throughout the facility. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted milk crates being used as shelving throughout walk-in coolers and prep areas. Instructed to remove milk crates and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Found a mold-like substance and other debris inside the keg cooler located in the bar. Also observed heavy ice build up on the floor and shelves inside the walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean said areas, remove ice build up from freezer, and maintain.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Must repair the leak at the front produce prep three compartment sink faucet and maintain.
No verdictAug 1, 2022LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

497×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
374×
Food properly labeled; original container
474×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
514×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
101×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
141×
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2862860 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.