Vntofu Fast Food, Inc.

April 9, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY ON TOP OF TABLE IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA, NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS: STICKY RICE AT 87.0F, COOKED RICE AT 90.2F, STICKY RICE WITH SHRIMP AT 89.3F, EGGROLLS AT 85.0F, FRIED TOFU AT 89.3F, VEGETABLE PICKLES AT 77.4F, SHRIMP BUNS AT 76.4F, SESAME BALLS AT 78.2F, NOODLE WITH PORK AT 88.9F, TOFU ROLLS AT 73.9F, FRIED CASSAVA AT 75.8F, MUSHROOMS WITH CORNSTARCH AT 82.8F, PANDAN RICE AT 79.2F, FRIED CUBED TOFU AT 79.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $600.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC)
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN. • OBSERVED MILK CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELF FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. • INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (COCONUT MILK) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUBBER HOSE (FOR CLEANING) CONNECTED TO WATERLINE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. ANY HOSE CONNECTED TO A POTABLE WATER SYSTEM SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS (MILK CRATES/VEGETABLE CRATES, UNUSED STEAM TABLE ETC) STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE GANGWAY AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 #2571157 ISSUED ON 02-14-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. #39 - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES REMAINED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES).
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 14, 2023: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 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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