SAIGON SISTERS

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Utensils in-use kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or in a clean dry container.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Damaged prep cooler doors gaskets at main prep kitchen, Instructed to replace.

NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Utensils in-use kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or in a clean dry container.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Damaged floors in front of one comp prep sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments:  OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (MUSSELS) ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE OF (180F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2565609 CONDUCTED ON 10/19/2022: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING WATER COMING FROM SPROUT OF REAR HANDSINK FAUCET WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DARK GROOVES AND DEEP CUTS. MUST PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS REAR PREP ON FLOORS NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS TO STORE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed improper hygienic practice. Noted food handler conducting cash or credit transaction at touch screen register at front counter. Food handler then put single use gloves and began to wrap banh mi/deli sandwich in butcher wrap paper. Food handler then began to touch personal cell phone with single use gloves, while preparing said food. Food handler failed to wash hand between tasks. Informed the manager that hand wash is required between tasks. Manager corrected the violation during inspection. Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Food not protected. At time of inspection observed 5 open top water pitchers and 15 to 20 pre filled glasses of water stored on wooden shelving unit, located on dining room floor, between customer seating area and front bar seating area, not covered or protected. Must store open containers away from customers or provide appropriate covers/lids. Manager relocated pitchers/pre filled water glasses, to rear service station which did not have customer access. Manager corrected the violation during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line of three compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove and resurface area. Maintain at all times. Observed slight yellow buildup on interior surfaces of ice curtain inside rear ice machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed 2 door cooler doors in disrepair. When doors closed, there is a gap between doors. Must repair doors to properly close in order to keep internal air temperature at 40F of less. Must maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observe excessive grease/dirt build up (orange dried liquid substance) on floor under hand sink, next to cooking line, in kitchen area. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.