LD PHO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081927 DATED 9/12/17. #32-REPLACE BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK AROUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON PREP TABLE MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #33- DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST THE BROWN CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PROTECT THE FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST THE BROWN CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PROTECT THE FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.