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SAIGON SISTERS

567 W LAKE ST · Chicago, IL 60661

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for SAIGON SISTERS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641452

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO DUMP LIQUID FOOD WASTE, AND OBSERVED EMPLOYEES UTILIZING REAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO FILL FOOD CONTAINERS AND PITCHERS FOR WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ONLY FOR HANDWASHING AND UTILIZE FOOD PREPARATION SINK (1-COMPARTMENT SINK) FOR FILLING FOOD CONTAINERS, DUMPING LIQUID WASTE, AND OTHER FUNCTIONS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCUSSED PROPER HANDWASHING SINK USE PROCEDURES WITH ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CALAMARI AT THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING IN ROOM-TEMPERATURE STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS USING APPROVED THAWING METHODS SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM RESTROOMS AND STORE SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERIVCE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES UTILIZING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE CUT VEGETABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN SINGLE-USE ARTICLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD SAFE, DURABLE, AND UNABLE TO IMPART COLORS, ODORS, OR TASTES TO FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978351

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKET STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS. OBSERVED BROOMS STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDE STORED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS, ETC.) AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH. OBSERVED ICE WANDS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE WANDS IN A CLEAN AREA AND IN A WAY THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION FROM DUST AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DOCUMENTAION FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1633130

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE 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: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CHIPS IN THE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COVERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER STANDING ON THE FOOR UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1528088

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. NOTED EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT BOILED EGGS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. ADVISED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOOD LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IF NEEDED.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199629

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE 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: NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199621

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS COOKED AND COOLED DICED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, STORED IN DEEP METAL PANS, DATED 11-19-14 RANGING IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.1 TO 46.4F. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER METHODS OF COOLING COOKED FOODS TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS THEN TO 40F WITHIN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $65.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR CHEMICAL AND EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS FROM BOTH AREAS. CLEAN ALL DRAINS. SEAL ALL OPEN CREVICES AND POSSIBLE BREEDING LOCATIONS. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. TREAT FOR FLIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-20-14 NOT CORRECTED. #35-MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INCLUDING EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL COVING ALONG WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST RE-ATTACH PLASTIC WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1199473

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369386

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE 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: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1184498

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE 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 DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND STICKY REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FRONT WINDOW SILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
565269

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OVER 50 REWASHED DISPOSABLE SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS WERE IN THE DISH DRYING RACK, OBTAIN ENOUGH SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS TO STORE YOUR PREPARED FOODS IN A SANITARY MANNER. Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing.

  • 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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343352

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
343292

Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON SISTERS · 567 W LAKE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60661

145 of 191 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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