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HONG XUONG BAKERY

1139 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Bakery

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for HONG XUONG BAKERY 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
2554053

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473099

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SUGAR, FLOUR AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME WHEN HELD OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FLOUR AND SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345609

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SUGAR, FLOUR AND SALT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME WHEN HELD OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE FLOUR AND SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345564

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2241143

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED ie: STEAMED RICE @ 212F ON THE STOVE TOP. MANAGER ARRIVED 55 MINUTES AFTER START OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: : 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240835

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:15 EACH SWEET ROLLS FILLED WITH COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 64.2F,PRODUCT STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN SELLING AREA. FOUND TWO POUND OF MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 52.2F PRODUCT STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. COLD FOOD MUST TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 7 VALUE 31 . PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED - COS

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD,ALSO NON-FOOD CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED IF IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA:5 MICE DROPPING ALONG BASEBOARD WALL BY THE EXIT DOOR; 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP THE SHELF BY THE CLEAN POTS,UNDER PREP TABLE; 4 MICE DROPPINGS AT OTHER PREP TABLE,6 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER; APPROX 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISPLAY CASE AT FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ,DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND BETWEEN METAL SHELF IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ON TO STORED FOOD RACK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2082139

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 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 BULK FOODS AND BULK SPICES MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BULK SPICE CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE GREASE TRAP AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976950

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO THE STOVES, AND WOK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STOVES, WOK AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609986

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

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

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 FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE BIG DISPLAY SHELVE AND ON THE SMALL SHELVE IN FRONT OF THE BIG SHELVE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS PORK BUN AT 68F AND 69F AND EMPANADA AT 65F, TOTAL 4 LBS. STICKY RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AT 45F, TOTAL 2 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $24.00 TOTAL 6LBS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY, FAN GUARD(ONE OUT OF TWO) OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1522733

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOUR ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCEHN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CUPS STORED IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, RICE, SALT, ETC) USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND STORE THE SCOOP EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107103

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 W ARGYLE ST

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

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: VARIOUS KIND OF RICE AND RICE BEANS STORED ON SHELF IN FRONT OF COUNTER TOP,THAN TRANSFERRED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.4F,55.0F AND 57.3F.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.MANGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 5, VALUE 22 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND SHELVES WERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED,IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIVIDERS AT SAID SINK,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DIRTY CLOTHS HANGING ON WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE THEM IN AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235708

Location recorded for this inspection · HONG XUONG BAKERY · 1139 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: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.

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