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PHO'S THAI CUISINE

3332 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PHO'S THAI CUISINE on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375959

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO'S THAI CUISINE · 3332 N LINCOLN AVE

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

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151719

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO'S THAI CUISINE · 3332 N LINCOLN AVE

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: NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES, AND REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD AND #10 CAN OPENER.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING WOK STATION/DRIP TRAY, STOVE TOP/OVEN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND FRYER'S.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO RESEAL FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK. NEED TO RESEAL CEILING IN FRONT OVER REACH IN COOLER.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND SHIELD UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: 2 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS NEED TO PROVIDE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198533

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO'S THAI CUISINE · 3332 N LINCOLN AVE

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: RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198517

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO'S THAI CUISINE · 3332 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 45.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 51.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY FAX AT 312-746-4240 OR PHONE 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. BEEF AT 46.9F, CHICKEN AT 51.5F, CUT VEGETABLES AT 47.5F, EGGS AND TOFU AT 49F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-5-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF NON-FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS THAT ARE DURABLE.#33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES LEADING TO THE TRAPS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES.#34- DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.#35-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE REAR WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED PAINT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR LID OF RICE COOKER STAINED WITH OLD RICE. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
68179

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO'S THAI CUISINE · 3332 N LINCOLN AVE

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 FOOD STORED INSIDE OF NON-FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS THAT ARE DURABLE.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES LEADING TO THE TRAPS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE REAR WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

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426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1842761.

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