Soju Bbq
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
82
Score
SOJU BBQ, located at 36 S Ashland in Chicago, Illinois, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 18, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations concerning in-use utensils, non-food contact surfaces, and the cleanliness of physical facilities. Across eleven previous inspections, SOJU BBQ has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 18, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Aug 11, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Sep 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Feb 27, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 25, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Dec 27, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
45
Jul 26, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jun 27, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 8, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Dec 18, 2025 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP OBSERVED ON ICE MAKING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS OF INDOOR GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE FOOD IS STORED.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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