PHO HUNG Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND THREE POUNDS OF FRESH CLAMS IN A BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT AND STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT A SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE CLAMS UNTIL THEY ARE ALL DEPLETED AND TAG MUST REMAIN ON FILE FOR NINETY DAYS. CLAMS DISGARDED AT THIS TIME BY THE OWNER. THREE POUNDS VALUED AT $20.OO. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B2)

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE TABLE WITH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE STORAGE CART AND RACK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE SUSHI COUNTER BEHIND A SHELF. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE CARTS IN KITCHEN STORING DISHES AND FOOD ITEMS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM FULL OF WATER; MUST CORRECT.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN PIPING AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTORS AT THE TWO AND THE THREE COMP SINK TO EMOVE BUILD-UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTORS AT THE TWO AND THE THREE COMP SINK TO EMOVE BUILD-UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.