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VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC.

1024 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632376

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED LARGE POTS AND PANS EQUIPMENT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPRTMENT FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970997

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970682

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE TOP OF THE FRONT COUNTER TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS RICE WITH HAM,2 LBS, AT 82.0F; SWEET RICE WITH MILK AND BEANS AT 83.0F,1.5LBS; RICE WITH MUSHROOM AND BEAN CURD ROLL AT 83.0F, 2 LBS; ALSO, EGG ROLL IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 83.6F, 2LBS; FRIED TOFU AT 77.0F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT,8LBS TOTAL. HOT HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE AT 163.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140.0F ON HOT HOLDING UNIT . AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT ON THE TOP OF FRONT COUNTER IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGER DISCARDED,DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $30.00, TOTAL 15.5 LBS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1770969 DATED 5/17/16. #30-MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD FOR SALE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND LABEL ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS. #32-REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. #34-MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. REPLACE WITH RUBBER FLOOR MAT. #43-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770969

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. TOFU WITH CILATRO AT 78.1F, 28LBS. TOFU WITH LEMON GRASS AT 90.2F ,51 LBS AND PLAIN TOFU AT 64.0F ,28 LBS. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.0F. ALSO ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ,TOFU AT 101F. 5 LBS, DUMPLING WITH PORK AND EGG, AT 83.0F, 2 LBS, RICE WITH PORK AT 93.OF , 10LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCRDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $259.00 AND TOTAL 124LBS TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING AT 150F.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD FOR SALE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, WITH COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND LABEL ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS MUST BESTORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE CHEST FREEZER LID

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. REPLACE WITH RUBBER FLOOR MAT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559924

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ConsultationNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559875

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482661

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532602

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.FOUND BUSINESS MANUALLY CAPPING BOTTLES OF SOY BEAN MILK WHICH PRODUCT IS MADE ON PREMISES.ALSO FOUND 17 1/2 EACH GALLONS OF SOY MILK INSIDE A GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER TO COOL FOOD PRODUCTS.WATER TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F AND SOY BEAN MILK AT TEMP OF 65.8F-68.5F AND 71.9F TAGGED 20 GALLONS EACH 1/2 GALLONS OF SOY BEAN MILK WHICH WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND SOY BEAN MACHINE" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE MILK NOR THE MACHINE IN QUESTION.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MR.NELSON FOR MORE INFORMATION.FOUND HOT BUFFET UNIT STORED TOO CLOSE TO ENTRANCE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED UNIT AWAY FROM DOOR.SOY BEAN MILK DISCARDED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 100 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-14.REPORT #1482490 #34- BRICKS STORED ON FLOOR AROUND THE SOY BEAN MACHINE TO RESTRAIN WATER ON FLOOR ARE POROUS AND WITH GRIMES ON THEM.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #35- BROKEN WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE MUST BE REPAIRED WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR DURING THE PREPARATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP TABLES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,ALSO ON CEILING ABOVE THE STAIRCASE WERE FOOD IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482656

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.FOUND BUSINESS MANUALLY CAPPING BOTTLES OF SOY BEAN MILK WHICH PRODUCT IS MADE ON PREMISES.ALSO FOUND 17 1/2 EACH GALLONS OF SOY MILK INSIDE A GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER TO COOL FOOD PRODUCTS.WATER TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F AND SOY BEAN MILK AT TEMP OF 65.8F-68.5F AND 71.9F TAGGED 20 GALLONS EACH 1/2 GALLONS OF SOY BEAN MILK WHICH WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND SOY BEAN MACHINE" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE MILK NOR THE MACHINE IN QUESTION.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MR.NELSON FOR MORE INFORMATION.FOUND HOT BUFFET UNIT STORED TOO CLOSE TO ENTRANCE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED UNIT AWAY FROM DOOR.SOY BEAN MILK DISCARDED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 100 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-14.REPORT #1482490 #34- BRICKS STORED ON FLOOR AROUND THE SOY BEAN MACHINE TO RESTRAIN WATER ON FLOOR ARE POROUS AND WITH GRIMES ON THEM.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #35- BROKEN WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE MUST BE REPAIRED WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR DURING THE PREPARATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP TABLES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,ALSO ON CEILING ABOVE THE STAIRCASE WERE FOOD IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482651

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 55 PIECES OF FRIED TOFU AT 55.9F; 55 PIECES OF LEMON FRIED TOFU AT TEMP OF 50.1F; 60 PIECES OF SPECIAL FRIED FOOD AT TEMP OF 50.1F; 60 PIECES OF CILANTRO TOFU 52.1F;8 PIECES PORK ROLL AT TEMP OF 85.2F;8 PIECES OF FRY PORK ROLL AT TEMP OF 62.2F; 4 PIECES OF BEE50 PIECES OF PORK ONIONS AT TEMP OF 51.6F; 40 PIECES OF EGG ROLL AT TEMP OD 53.7F; 12 PIECES OF RICE FILLED WITH COOKED MUSHROOM AT TEMP OF 77.5F;6 PIECE TOFU SAUSAGE MIXED WITH VEGETABLE.FOUR TRAYS OF FRESHLY MADE TOFU AT TEMP OF 49.4F- 56.4F- 87.9F-AND 89.9F,VEGETABLE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.COOLER UNIT MAINTAINS AT TEMP OF 38F.SEVENTEEN 1/2 GALLONS OF SOY BEAN MILK WHICH WAS MADE ON PREMISES AT TEMP OF 68.9F-65.8F AND 71.9F.6 PIECES OF BLOCK OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 54.6F;13 PIECES OF FILLED RICE ROLLS AT TEMP OF 58.9F; 8 PACKAGED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 102.3; 10 PACKAGE OF GREEN RICE AT TEMP OF 63.9F; 2 PACKAGE OF BROWN RICE AT TEMP OF 67.8F THESE PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP OF SERVING TABLE AT SELLING AREA.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE.COLD FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW FOOD AT TEMPERATURE ABUSED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER. POUNDS 200;VALUE 400 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: INFESTATION OF RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES: 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA,15 DROPPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.APROX.200 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM WHICH IS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. 6 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR THAT GOES TO STAIRCASE AND DOWN TO BASEMENT.STAIRCASE WITH APPROX 100 RAT DROPPINGS.STAIRCASE IS USED ALSO FOR FOOD STORAGE INCLUDED BOTTLES.CAPS, FOAM FOOD TRAYS,LIDS,CONTAINERS ETC.APPROX 500 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT WERE BOXES OF FOAM TRAYS ARE STORED ON TOP THE CHAIRS A FOUL ODOR OF RODENT URINE COMES FROM BASEMENT AND FURNACE AREA .OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE AT BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT / INSECT PROOF THE SAID DOOR.NEED TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED.CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.FOUND BUSINESS MANUALLY CAPPING BOTTLES OF SOY BEAN MILK WHICH PRODUCT IS MADE ON PREMISES.ALSO FOUND 17 1/2 EACH GALLONS OF SOY MILK INSIDE A GRAY GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER TO COOL FOOD PRODUCTS.WATER TEMPERATURE OF 74.6F AND SOY BEAN MILK AT TEMP OF 65.8F-68.5F AND 71.9F TAGGED 20 GALLONS EACH 1/2 GALLONS OF SOY BEAN MILK WHICH WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND SOY BEAN MACHINE" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE MILK NOR THE MACHINE IN QUESTION.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MR.NELSON FOR MORE INFORMATION.FOUND HOT BUFFET UNIT STORED TOO CLOSE TO ENTRANCE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED UNIT AWAY FROM DOOR.SOY BEAN MILK DISCARDED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 100 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-14.REPORT #1482490 #32- OBSERVED A FOOD COLANDER INSIDE MOP SINK AND CUTTING BOARD STORED ON TOP THE FAUCET OF THE SAME SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE,MOP SINK IS ONLY TO WASH MOPS #34- BRICKS STORED ON FLOOR AROUND THE SOY BEAN MACHINE TO RESTRAIN WATER ON FLOOR ARE POROUS AND WITH GRIMES ON THEM.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #35- BROKEN WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE MUST BE REPAIRED WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL #42- EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR DURING THE PREPARATION INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PREP TABLES

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ACCESS WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA,ALSO ON CEILING ABOVE THE STAIRCASE WERE FOOD IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,ALSO DRAINING PIPE IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. GARDEN HOSE NEED TO BE REPLACE BY FOOD GRADE HOLES AND NEEDS A BACK FLOW PREVENTER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1482490

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED TOFU STORED STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 65.1F TO 78F.PORK ROLLS WITH RICE AT TEMP OF 76.4F;FLAT COOKED HAM AT TEMP OF 66.5F.EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 68.5F;STICKY RICE AT TEMP OF 71.9F.BLACK BEANS WITH EGGS AT TEMP OF 74.4F. TOFU WITH VEGETABLE AND INDIVIDUALLY PACKED AT TEMP OF 85.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD WITH ABUSED TEMPERATURE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 50, VALUE 384. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.FOUND BUSINESS MANUALLY CAPPING BOTTLES OF SOY BEAN MILK WHICH PRODUCT IS MADE ON PREMISES.TAGGED 24 EACH 1/2 GALLONS OF SOY BEAN MILK AND SOY BEAN MACHINE" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE MILK NOR THE MACHINE IN QUESTION.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MR.NELSON FOR MORE INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD COLANDER INSIDE MOP SINK AND CUTTING BOARD STORED ON TOP THE FAUCET OF THE SAME SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND PROPERLY STORE,MOP SINK IS ONLY TO WASH MOPS

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BRICKS STORED ON FLOOR AROUND THE SOY BEAN MACHINE TO RESTRAIN WATER ON FLOOR ARE POROUS AND WITH GRIMES ON THEM.MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE MUST BE REPAIRED WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REAR STOCK ARE STORED ON FLOOR BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107108

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1434300

Location recorded for this inspection · VNTOFU FAST FOOD, INC. · 1024 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED,WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, OTHER TWO SINKS WASTE WATER BACKS UP WITH DIRTY WATER AND PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. WATER MUST BE DRAINING WHEN IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030. NO CITATIONS ISSUED - NOT OPERATING

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND A SMALL ICE MACHINE WITH ICE INSIDE THE ICE B INSTALLED ON HALLWAY BY THE FURNACE AREA. ONE PLASTIC HOSE ATTACHED AT WATER LINE OF HOT WATER TANK THE OTHER ATTACHED AT FURNACE PIPE.UNPLUGGED ICE MACHINE ICE DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ICE MACHINE UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)-NO CITATION ISSUED - NOT OPERATING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, FRONT PREP AREA. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SHELF WITH CLEAN UTENSILS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MOP SINK HAS A FAUCET WITH THREADS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A FAUCET WITHOUT THREADS OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SAID SINK

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.

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How results compare in ZIP 60640

321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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