What is Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc's health inspection score?

Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 27 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc last inspected?

Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc was last inspected on April 15, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc have?

Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc has 56 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc safe to eat at?

Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc has a safety score of 27/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc serve?

Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc serves Korean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc

Name: Hon Kee Bbq & Seafood Restaurant Inc
Address: 5009 N WINTHROP AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 27

5009 N WINTHROP AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/15/2026

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0Poor

Korean•Uptown

Ranked #648 of 751 in UptownBetter than 52% of korean restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Apr 15, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-73

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-29 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Oct

May 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Nov

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

5 high priority

14 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass3 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Apr 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High5 Med

6 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High9 Med

13 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (9)

−45 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SPICES ETC)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HANDSINK, DISHMACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS/CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN REAR AREA MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR KITCHEN, REAR STORAGE AREA, REAR COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR BBQ ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LOBSTER TANK) IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM WATER SUPPLY PIPE IN TWO OF THREE TOILET STALLS IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE LEAKING TOILET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 - OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BBQ ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE AT THE BBQ ROOM HAND SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREPARATION TABLES AND COOLERS ON PREP LINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL KNIVES AND UTENSILS IN AN EASILY CLEANABLE LOCATION IN BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM RACK OF THE PATRIOT OVEN AT FRONT OF PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BROKEN AND BURNED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF OVEN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH AND BUILD UP.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THREE TOILET ROOMS TO BE WITHOUT A COVERED TRASH CAN: THE TWO (2) EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS IN THE REAR AND THE SINGLE STALL CUSTOMER BATHROOM IN THE HALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH SINGLE, UNISEX, OR WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT/POULTRY COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE BUILD UP, AND OBSERVED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE OF GRAINS AND PLASTIC DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK FREE OF EXCESSIVE BUILD UP.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HANDLLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND REQUIRE COMPLETION FOR NEW HIRES WITHIN 30 DAYS.

Base deductions−25 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 05/08/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2575516 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47-OBSERVED MULTIPLE RAW WOOD TABLE TOPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #57-OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRACTHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE RAW WOOD TABLE TOPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERITFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
2-DOOR PREP AREA COOLER (BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREAS REACH-IN COOLERS AND AROUND COOLERS DOORS/DOOR HINGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY FISH TANKS) RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN/EMPLOYEES' WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.

Base deductions−22 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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