Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Soju Bbq
36 S Ashland, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Dec 18, 2025
15
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Dec 18, 2025
- #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP OBSERVED ON ICE MAKING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS OF INDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 26, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2018 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 8, 2018 | License | Fail | 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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Soju Bbq — questions
- Did Soju Bbq pass its last health inspection?
- Soju Bbq at 36 S Ashland was inspected on Dec 18, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Soju Bbq?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP OBSERVED ON ICE MAKING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
- 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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