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Pho Viet

May 18, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FINAL SANITIZING RESULT OF CHLORINE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT FINAL RESULT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE DISH MACHINE REACHES FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES,POTS,PANS,UTENSILS,ETC. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312 -746 -4240 WHEN THE DSIH MACHINE IS REACHING A FINAL SANITINZIG RINSE FOR CHLORINE AT 100PPM.
code 8Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL AND WOK STATION (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST DRY THE GROUND TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: DAMAGED WALLS ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
code 36
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 4, 2015: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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