LITTLE VIETNAM RESTAURANT

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD OR OTHER UTENSILS AT THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED PLASTIC BOWLS WITHOUT HANDLES BEING USED TO DISPENSE FOODS. MUST USE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL, GLASS TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLOTH CURTAINS USED TO SEPARATE THE KITCHEN AND REAR HALLWAY NOTED SOILED AND BADLY STAINED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE, UNDER THE FRONT GLASSWARE STORAGE OR INSIDE COOLERS OR FREEZERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FRONT COUNTER ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE.----HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SOUPS, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC. OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINKS OF ALL KITCHEN HANDWASH SINKS AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT EGG ROLLS/SPRING ROLLS INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CIATION ISSUED.

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 AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MECHANICIAL STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIRS, SUPPORTED WITH STICKS TO HOLD THE HANDLE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTIN THE MECHANICAL STOPPERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: PLASTIC CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: RICE SCOOPS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER. SCOOPS MUST BE PLACED IN AN EMPTY CONTAINER, CONTAINER OF RUNNING WATER, OR WATER THAT IS MAINTAIN AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SCOOPS WERE PLACED IN AN EMPTY CUP.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED SINCE 9/13/22. REPORT #2563586. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED ARE LISTED BELOW; #37) 3-302.12: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #41) 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP ARE STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #47) 4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE. #55) 6-501.113: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED. 6-501.114: THE UNUSED COOLERS STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 6-201.11: WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT HALLWAY AND HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.-----FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/REFRIGERATION ROOM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED BOTH THE PREP AND DISHWASHING HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE DISH HAND SINK WAS FILLED WITH GLOVES AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. THE PREP HAND WASHING SINK WITH A CUTTING BOARD, CONTAINER OF SOAPY WATER, DISHWASHING SCRUBBING SPONGES, AND A DISH RACK WITH DISHES NOTED AT THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL AND REVIEWED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ONLY FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP IS LOCATED AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CUT FRUITS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED ON A PREP TABLE IN A COVERED CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR REFRIGERATION.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TALL GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP ARE STORED IMPROPERLY. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD-GRADE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOODEN CABINET NEXT TO THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE. NOTED PEELING PRESSED WOOD, NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK HOT WATER HANDLE DOES NOT COMPLETELY TURN OFF. NOTED WITH A CONSTANT SLOW STREAM OF WATER. MUST REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE UNUSED COOLERS STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXIT HALLWAY AND HALLWAY NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS MUST BE REPLACED.-----FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/REFRIGERATION ROOM WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE COOKING POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT, REMOVE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT PROVIDED BLEACH FOR SANITIZING DISHES AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE THE PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST STRIPS. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/17/2019, REPORT #2293672. #57-FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. #58- FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (BEEF, RICE,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SOLD AT BUSINESS.(PHO/UNDERCOOKED STEAK FOR SOUP)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.