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PHO LOAN RESTAURANT

1114 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PHO LOAN RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631689

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

  • 48

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611819

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE A CURRENT APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592876

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592443

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INFRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: (2) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2570848 ISSUED ON 02-07-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #10 - OBSERVED HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM DUMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. #51 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570848

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: GRILLED PORK, BEEF RIBS, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM DUMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549245

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 64

    MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472855

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. OBSERVED FOOD ON MENU INCLUDING SUNNYSIDE UP EGGS AND RARE FILET MIGNON. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY HANGING AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AND STYROFOAM INSULATION AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELF ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SURAFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC NON-FOOD GRADE BAGS(GARBAGE BAGS) AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN AND CHEST FREEZERS UNITS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED IN USE LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE SINGLES BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT NOT MAINTAINED. NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE, DUE TO TWO PREP TABLES ARE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK LEAVING ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT ACCESSIBLE. MUST RELOCATE PREP TABLE,FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACCESSIBILITY: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANELS IN POOR REPAIR,ORIGINAL PANELS REPLACE WITH UNKNOWN UNEVEN POURS MATERIAL PANELS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID PANELS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW IF EMPLOYEE ARE EMPLOYED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472484

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING MOP,BUCKET,DUST PAN,ETC.(FOR ONE TIME USED) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. OBSERVED FOOD ON MENU INCLUDING SUNNYSIDE UP EGGS AND RARE FILET MIGNON. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY HANGING AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AND STYROFOAM INSULATION AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELF ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SURAFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC NON-FOOD GRADE BAGS(GARBAGE BAGS) AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN AND CHEST FREEZERS UNITS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED IN USE LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE SINGLES BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT NOT MAINTAINED. NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE, DUE TO TWO PREP TABLES ARE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK LEAVING ONLY ONE COMPARTMENT ACCESSIBLE. MUST RELOCATE PREP TABLE,FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACCESSIBILITY: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANELS IN POOR REPAIR,ORIGINAL PANELS REPLACE WITH UNKNOWN UNEVEN POURS MATERIAL PANELS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID PANELS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW IF EMPLOYEE ARE EMPLOYED

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-27-2019,REPORT# 2352421 #10)6-301.13 OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SHOULD ONLY BE ABOVE SINKS DESIGNED AND USED STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. #58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROPER ALLERGEN TRAINING PRE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352421

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TOMAIN COOKING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. SINK MUST BE DESIGNED AND USED JUST FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SHOLD ONLY BE ABOVE SINKS DESIGNED AND USED STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. OBSERVED FOOD ON MENU INCLUDING SUNNYSIDE UP EGGS AND RARE FILET MIGNON. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM MOP SINK WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROPER ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176478

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 W ARGYLE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069957

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069637

Location recorded for this inspection · PHO LOAN RESTAURANT · 1114 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: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. SEVERAL FREEZERS, A COOLER AND AN ICE MACHINE FOUND UNABLE TO LOCK DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM TWO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS IN THE REAR HALLWAY. ALSO OBSERVED A PREP TABLE WITH TWO SLICERS BEING USED AND STORED VEGETABLES IN THE SAME HALLWAY ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS WASHROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE, PROVIDE LOCKS FOR ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES BEING IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINERS FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN STAND ON THE COOKS LINE TO HOLD NOODLE CONTAINER FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE AND THE MICROWAVE OWN FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Local context · Chicago

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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  • APOLLO'S RESTAURANT1116 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TAQUERIA GUERRERO1116 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • A MEHOPOULOS & G POLYMENAKOS1116 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • TENDER DAY CARE CENTER INCORPO1108 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640Daycare Combo 1586 · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • J & A CONVENIENT STORE1108 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640Grocery Store · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • ARGYLE EL BAKERY & DEL1120 W ARGYLE ST · Chicago, IL 60640Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2341008.

Food Inspections

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