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PHO XE LUA

1021 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PHO XE LUA on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562976

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584046

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: OBSERVED RAW MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE HOT WATER HEATER AND GREASE DRIPPING FROM THE TOP OF THE EXTERIOR 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FRONT, SIDES, AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532942

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532698

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

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP, FRONT, AND REAR STORAGE AREA: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE SIDE STORAGE CLOSET, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOOM, APRROXIMATELY 5 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TWO DOOR FREEZER ON THE WEST WALL NEAR SIDE STORAGE CLOSET, 5 BEHIND TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP, AND APPROXIMATELY 3 DROPPINGS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, AREAS INFECTED MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED MEAT PARTICLES ON THE MEAT SLICER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISASSEMBLE MEAT SLICER AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL PARTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING THE ARTICLES STORED ON THE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE BATHROOM HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ONLY 6 FEET OF WALL IS MISSING THE BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BASEBOARD TO PREVENT A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO AVOID FUTURE WATER BACKUPS- MAINTAIN SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482449

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO XE LUA · 1021 W ARGYLE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-29-14,REPORT#1482425 #18- EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP,FRONT AND STORAGE AREA. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES, UNDER SHELVES UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE STORAGE AREA.ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 STILL TODAY OBSERVED OVER 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN ON PREP TABLE,FRONT COUNTER AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. PRESENTLY BUSINESS OWNER AND EMPLOYEES REMOVED DROPPINGS,CLEANED AND SANITIZE AREA. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-13-2014,REPORT #1395610 #32- ONCE A FOOD CONTAINERS IS OPENED, FOOD MUST BE STORED TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. DIRTY BROWN PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- STAINED AND DIRTY WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38- LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY #32-#35 AND #38 ARE NOT CORRECTED. EMPLOYEES CLEANED WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,OPENED CANS WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF THE CANS REMOVED.PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT COMPLETELY REPAIRED,STILL LEAKING,PLUMBER WAS CALLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PLASTIC SHELVES WHERE CARDBOARD ARE REMOVED MUST BE CLEANED.PLASTIC SHELVES ARE WITH A GREASE BUILD-UP,ABOVE THE PREP COOLER,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OPEN SPACE BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND ALONG WALL BESIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER.MUST SEAL MENTIONED OPENINGS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARD WALL TILE WERE REPLACED BY CARDBOARDS AND UNEVEN AND ROUGH CEMENT SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS PROVIDE A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482425

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4PIECES COOKED BEEF STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 59.1F.60F,56.3F AND 64.2F, ALL 4 PIECES OF COOKED BEEF WERE STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH FROZEN FOOD.COOKED CHICKEN LIVERS PUREED AND SHAPED TO A BALL STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE BY THE PREP COOLER UNIT AT TEMP OF 72.5F TO 73F,FRESH SCRAMBLE EGGS STORED BY THE CHICKEN LIVER AT TEMP OF 75.6F.CHICKEN LIVER WAS COOKED YESTERDAY PER MANAGER STATEMENT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4,VALUE 12. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP,FRONT AND STORAGE AREA. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON SHELVES, UNDER SHELVES UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE STORAGE AREA.ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-13-2014,REPORT #1395610 #32- ONCE A FOOD CONTAINERS IS OPENED, FOOD MUST BE STORED TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. DIRTY BROWN PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KNIFE ARE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF KNIFE. REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED ON HALLWAYS BY THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS ARE NOT LOCKED,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK AND KEEP THEM LOCKED FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. #35- STAINED AND DIRTY WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38- LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS #42- EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONIONS /PRODUCE ARE STORED WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO RE ORGANIZE SAID SHELF.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHTLY MINERAL BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED T CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.LONG CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BOTH GREASE TRAPS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTREMELY COVERED WITH GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395610

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: ONCE A FOOD CONTAINERS IS OPENED, FOOD MUST BE STORED TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. DIRTY BROWN PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KNIFE ARE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF KNIFE. REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED ON HALLWAYS BY THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS ARE NOT LOCKED,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK AND KEEP THEM LOCKED FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER STORED ON HALLWAY WITH ICE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER ON CEILING AT PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STAINED AND DIRTY WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107018

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

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED/OPERATED.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING DIRTY AND GREASE WATER FROM BUCKET INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE DISHES AND POTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED THAT DIRTY WATER MUST BE DUMPED INSIDE THE MOP SINK.UPON MY REQUEST THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS CLEANED WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONCE A FOOD CONTAINERS IS OPENED, FOOD MUST BE STORED TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS. DIRTY BROWN PAPER IS USED FOR SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAPER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KNIFE ARE STORED BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF KNIFE. REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED ON HALLWAYS BY THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS ARE NOT LOCKED,INSTRUCTED TO LOCK AND KEEP THEM LOCKED FOR PROPER FOOD PROTECTION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER STORED ON HALLWAY WITH ICE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER ON CEILING AT PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. STAINED AND DIRTY WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235653

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT COOKLINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235645

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

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS (HAS RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL OTHER SINKS AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWLS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/14/13).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT COOKLINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP/DISHWASH AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614696

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED GAP IN FLOOR BASE UNDER WOK. MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED MOP SINK WATER VALVE LEAKING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE AND FAUCET LEAKING (AT BASE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
88320

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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repair/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, gaskets, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).non food contact surfaces of storage shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and coolers in rear need detailed cleaning(corners).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep areas shall be replaced/repair. walls in prep areas need detailed cleaning.

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    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep areas not clean , need detailed cleaning.

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    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning.

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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.

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