Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PHO XE LUA on .
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2562976
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Inspection ID
2522533
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE 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.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012(A). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED TODAY.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE. HOWEVER, KIT IS NOT COMPLETE THE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING. HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN COVERED WITH TRAYS AND UTENSILS AND IN FRONT A CART, THE OTHER SINKS HAD CLEANING AND UTENSILS ITEMS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INFESTATION OF RAT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT SPOTS OF PREP AREA: UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS, UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND FRONT SERVING COFFEE COUNTER, ALSO RAT DROPPINGS AND GNAWED PLASTIC AT FOOD STORAGE, OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS. AS I WAS POINTING OUT THE EVIDENCE OF DROPPINGS OWNER WAS SWEEPING THEM. WE OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL MAGGOTS/LARVA UNDER A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED OVER 20 HOUSE FLIES ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND PREMISES. DISHROOM AND FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SMALL FLIES OVER 40. REMOVE EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS AND FLIES. CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS STORED/HANGING FROM SHELF BESIDE THE HANDWASHING MUST BE RELOCATED DUE TO CLOSE TO SOAP USED FOR HANDWASHING
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DELIME UNIT.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED (OUTSIDE THE PARKING LOT,PILED ON THE FLOOR) MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE PREMISES AND HANGED ON WALL. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIRED FLOOR WITH CEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND ESILY CLEANABLE,REPLACE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MAST REPAIR NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AMD INCREASE INTENSITY OF LIGHTNING.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-2-2021, REPORT #2492326 #4103-304-14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN #47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS. #47)4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. #48)4-301.12 NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. #49)4-602.13 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #51)5-205.15 WATER SPRAYER AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55) 6-201.11 CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND BUBBLED UP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVING TILES BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE. #55) 6-201.12 GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN #55)6-201.15 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.REMOVE. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. 57)NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492326
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN INSIDE LINER OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR. NEED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR AT CHEST FREEZER DOOR LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NOT ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONTINUOSILY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND BUBBLED UP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVING TILES BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.REMOVE. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484983
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT PRESENT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED(PORK, RICE, ETC.). AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID CERTIFICATE.OR ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012 .CITATION ISSUED
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON-SITE AT BOTH DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER SHELVES AND BESIDE WHITE REACH-IN COOLERS. OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS FROM BOTH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE FOOD BOARDS ON THE BACK OF FAUCET OF THE HANDWASHING SINK.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR AT CHEST FREEZER DOOR LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NOT ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN INSIDE LINER OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR. NEED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONTINUOSILY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.REMOVE. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING TILES WITH HOLES AND BUBBLED UP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN COVING TILES BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.REPLACE.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-11-2020. REPORT #2385947 #53) 5-501.17: FOUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO LIDS. #55)6-102.11: FOUND HOLES ALONG WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. MUST SEAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385947
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO LIDS. MUST PROVIDE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HOLES ALONG WALLS BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. MUST SEAL.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320521
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. FACILITY NEEDS TO OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CORKBOARD USED FOR DRY STORAGE SHELVING. CORKBOARD IS POROUS AND SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A NON POROUS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FRYER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT STORED IN DINING ROOM. NO COOKING IS ALLOWED IN DINING ROOM AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182187
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. 7-38-012(A).
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY, 7-38-005.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREPARATION AND SERVICE COUNTER. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND STOCKED WITH SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR WINDOWS IN PREP AREA NOT SCREENED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS. MUST INSTALL 16 MESH TO 1 INCH SCREENS ON WINDOWS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FRONT DINING/PREP AREA. - NOTED ICE SCOOP WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER -RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP COUNTER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE KITCHEN PREP FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS OPENED AT THE HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE HAND WASH SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. -HOLE ON WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AT THE REAR. -CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN, REPAIR HOLE ON WALL AND CRACKS ON FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT, DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE ON WALLS, FAN AND WINDOW NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVING BEHIND THE FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071828
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE HALLWAY FREEZERS MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AND MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071493
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RICE FOUND IN LARGE BOWLS, COVERED TIGHTLY WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON A DINING ROOM TABLE AT 78.8F AND 77.5F. 5 LBS SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND IN TO GO CONTAINERS ON A DINING ROOM TABLE AT 81.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND COOKED HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $70.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS ON OPEN FLATS BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER RAW, PREPARED ASSORTED VEGETABLES AND UNCOVERED PREPARED SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT ALL FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-20-16 REPORT #1978402 NOT CORRECTED. #35-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#36- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS HANGING ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE HALLWAY FREEZERS MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DINING ROOM PRODUCE COOLER HANDLE. MUST REMOVE PEELING, ORIGINAL PLASTIC SEALING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALL SHELVING, FOOD CARTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND GAS STOVE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: HOLE IN THE FLOOR AT THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST SEAL. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. FLOOR UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPEN HOLE/SEAM IN THE WALL AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR A SHATTER PROOF BULB.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AND MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE, INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND BOX FREEZERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES THAT WHERE NOTED IN THE KITCHEN DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978402
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD-UP-UP AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977024
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL WITH GREASE BUILD-UP-UP AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MAKER).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633181
Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CAULK WORN OUT ON BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS AND SOME FRESH VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH (DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP) UNDER THE COOLERS AND PRE TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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