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Saigon Pho

September 24, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings4
critical findings0

Failed findings

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
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
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: #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.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-10-24,REPORT #2602486 #36)4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISH ROOM AREA.REPLACE #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. #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)4-501.11: 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. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUE
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 10, 2024: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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