Viet Hoa Plaza

October 29, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings3

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Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA WITH OUT SOAP PROVIDED.ALSO NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED IN STAFF WASHROOM.OWNER STATED"I FORGOT TODAY TO PUT SOAP".SOAP WAS PROVIDE ON BOTH EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL,AFTER MY REQUEST.EXPLAINED TO OWNER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63664-18
code 12Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:HOPIA BABOY(REFILLED WITH COOKED BEANS), AT TEMP OF 65.1F;BANH IT DAN AT TEMP(FILLED WITH COOKED BEANS) OF 86.1F,SASEME BALL(FILLED WITH COOKE BEANS),ALL PRODUCTS STORED ON SHELVES IN SELLING AREA.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.POUNDS 19 EACH VALUE28.50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63663-17
code 3Priority
Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical

Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH AN EXCESS BUILD UP OF RUST AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALL OF THE UNIT.ICE IS USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN IT(FRESH FISH).TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A LICESE RETAIL FOOD STORE, KEEP RECEIPTS.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63663-17
code 4Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE THE DIRTY PRODUCE BOXES;ALSO FRESH FISH NOT COVERED SELLING AREA,IN PUBLIC VIEW.OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT ON TOP PLASTIC WHICH PRODUCE,BEAN SPROUT ARE STORED UNDER.INTRUCTED TO MOVE FOOD FROM UNDER THE UNIT AND FIX THE PROBLEM.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63664-18
code 16
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN LOCKED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND NORTH- WEST CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63662-16.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR;IN BUTCHER'S AREA THE THREE COMPARTMENTR SINK WASTE WATER BACKING UP,IN PRODUCE AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED TOO MANY TIMES,OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE SINK. SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA REPAIRED(PLUMBER ON PREMISES),INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63662-16
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER,AND FREEZERS.
code 34

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