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PHO VIET

4941 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60640

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for PHO VIET on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621535

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE CORNER INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2603962 DATED 10/2/2024 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 "2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE", AND "2-102.13 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." MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603962

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, MSG ETC)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603554

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (PEPPER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/ COOKING AREA, REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER COOLERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ETC)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SIDE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579857 ISSUED ON 08-09-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES) #53 - OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579857

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579465

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 01/13/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2569712 NOT CORRECTED: #39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. #43-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.#47 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.#55 OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (TABLES, BOXES, BIKES) STORED ON THE BAR'S SIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. #56-OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE 2-DOOR FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES. #58-OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569712

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (TABLES, BOXES, BIKES) BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2550033

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING ALSO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510891

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: WHITE FOOD CONTAINER FOR DRY INGREDIENT(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC) MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DISH MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST AND REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. PROVIDE SAID BAGS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.METAL SHEET ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND SEAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453361

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2402060

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER, AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND LIVE RAT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT RUNNING ACROSS REAR DINING AREAS AND ENTERING STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(CHAIRS, BOXES,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316108

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITCHEN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315710

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO VIET · 4941 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR, MSG NOT LABELED AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER POWDERS AND SPICES. LABEL ALL SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH CLIMBING UP WALL IN KITHCEN. OBSERVED 4 HOUSEFLIES WITHIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BEIGE PLATIC CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES UNABLE TO COME CLEAN. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMOOTHIE AREA MADE OF RAW WOOD. MUST PAINT OR SEAL INTERIOR OF CABINET TO MAKE WOOD NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER MICROWAVE THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST REMOVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITHCEN WITH A HEAVY ACCUMUALTION OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL INCLUDING STOVES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVES, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEPOSITS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITHCEN WITH AN ACCUMUALTION OF DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2279337 DATED 3/13/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION # 36 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES, #38 DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT RODENTPROOF WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, #55 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

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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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