Saigon Pho

September 10, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRED IN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP/BAR AREA
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISH ROOM AREA.REPLACE
code 47
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: EXPIRED (2-20-24) FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. RENEW EVERY THREE YEARS.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-18-2023,REPORT#:2578712 #36)4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN COOLER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THRERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. #47)3-302.12: OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, COOLER AND FREEZER WITHOUT COMMON NAME ON CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN COOLER, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND FREEZER WITH COMMON NAME. #44)4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN AND POTS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND POTS ARE TO BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #47)4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL TO LINE SHELVES AND GRILL SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH, CORROSION RESISTANT AND NON ABSORBENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #47) 4-202.16: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND CRATES THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN STAIRWELL, UNDER STAIRS, IN BAR AREA, IN DISHWASHING AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #47)4-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON ALL SURFACES OF WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. #48) 4-603.15: OBSERVED LARGE OVERSIZED POT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING LARGE OVERSIZED POT. #49)4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FRYER INTERIOR CABINET SURFACES AND COMPONENTS WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55)6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58)2-102.13: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 18, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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