SAIGON BISTRO

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(A-B)(E-G) ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME, DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11(A) MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE REMINDER ON MENU FOR FOODS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11(A) ALL TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED, WRAPPED OR PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-803.11 SOILED LINENS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. NOT HANGING TO DRY THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INTERIOR ICE BIN SURROUNDING PLASTIC BACK PANEL WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST BE REPLACE.----FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE...ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND LABEL.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALL BASE OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE HALL WAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE...ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND LABEL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP.NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AND MILK CRATES. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST ALSO PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. INSTRUCTED TO ALSO SANITIZE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH ELECTRICAL FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CAN CONTAINERS ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FORM FROM TIN CAN AND STORED INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS....ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING WATER AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 68.5F, MIXED VEGETABLES AND TOFU 116.6F, NOODLES 81.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER NOT DRAINING (CLOGGED). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE PLUMBING SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING WITH DRY STORAGE FOODS AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN, ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH TABLE WITH MEAT SLICER, AT CORNER WALL BASE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA AND ALONG WALL OF FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TOFU, CHICKEN,BEEF, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CAN CONTAINERS ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FORM FROM TIN CAN AND STORED INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS....ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLES LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BAR AND DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WITH DROPPINGS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING WATER AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS....ALSO NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE/ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS LEADING TO MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. OBSERVED WALLS NEXT TO FRYER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT NEAR TRAP LOCATED ON EAST SIDE WALL OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPING ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. ALL SHELVES NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ALL MICE DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE SANITIZED. OBSERVED LEFT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP ON REAR EXIT DOOR IN DISREPAIR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPAIR DOOR SWEEP. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE RECENT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST HAVE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR DESIGNED FOR FOOD STORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CARDBOARD MUST BE REMOVED. NO CARDBOARD CAN BE USED AS SHELF LINER IN WALK IN COOLER OR ON SHLEVES. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVCED ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEANUNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS LEADING TO MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. OBSERVED WALLS NEXT TO FRYER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. OBSERVED HOODS AND VENTS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE COOKING AREA WITH GREASE ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AROUND LIGHT SWITCH AND HOLLE IN CEILING IN ROOM CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. CLOSE ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENTS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BACK HALLWAY LEADING TO WOMENS ROOM. REMOVE ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA CLUTTER FREE. ALL ITEMS STORED IN HALLWAY MUST BE 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL AND 6 INCHES OFF OF GROUND.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage area, and by hot water heater areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front bar area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.