Little Vietnam Restaurant

October 23, 2023 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings9
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINKS OF ALL KITCHEN HANDWASH SINKS AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SOUPS, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC. OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    code 2Priority
  • food left unprotected
    Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
    Inspector note: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT EGG ROLLS/SPRING ROLLS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CIATION ISSUED.
    code 15
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
    code 43
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS • NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MECHANICIAL STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIRS, SUPPORTED WITH STICKS TO HOLD THE HANDLE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIN THE MECHANICAL STOPPERS. • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 47
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    code 48
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 29, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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