Pho Viet

September 25, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)
code 10Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
code 37
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN. • INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (PEPPER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/ COOKING AREA, REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER COOLERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ETC) • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SIDE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579857 ISSUED ON 08-09-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES) #53 - OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 9, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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