Chicago · Official inspection records
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
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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be repaired/replaced. 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 walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices),cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. kitchen storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and behind stove not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bar area under shelving, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
Location recorded for this inspection · SAIGON BISTRO · 6242-6244 N CALIFORNIA AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION( ALL SMALL DISHES, BOWLS AND SOUP SPOONS) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA AND FRONT STORAGE RACK NEXT TO 2SLIDING DOOR COOLER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES EXTREMELY LARGE POTS AND PANS WHICH DO NOT FIT IN THE 3-COMP SINK OR INSIDE THE DISHMACHINE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. ALL POTS AND PANS MUST FIT INTO THE 3-COMP SINK OR DISH MACHINE IN ORDER TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PIPES NEXT TO THE WOK STATION TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REATTACH SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA IN AN ADEQUATE HOLDER. FOUND ICE SCOOPER IN THE ICE.
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 in coolers, must properly date food item in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, reach in freezer lower shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage areas, bathrooms, and boiler room area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint gaps in boiler roomshall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shield in display cooler shall be provided.
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 2284190.
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