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6242-6244 N CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60659
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SAIGON BISTRO on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON BISTRO · 6242-6244 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON BISTRO · 6242-6244 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas, boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms, boiler room shall be repaired/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON BISTRO · 6242-6244 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON BISTRO · 6242-6244 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP BEHIND THE BAR.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST SEAL THE SIDES OF THE EXIT DOOR, (NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO POST 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS ON EACH ENTRANCE AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.
Local context · Chicago
206 of 276 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2121143.
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