PHO NAM LUA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN. BEGINING OF MINERAL AT FRONT PANEL OF ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOT ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ARE LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(SALT,SUGAR,ETC)

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROX 7 LIVE ADULTS AND BABY ROACHES INSDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT HINGS AND RUBBER GASKET OF UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP HANGED ON WALLS BY THE ICE MACHINE,MUST PROPERLY STORED INSIDE AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: PLASTIC MULTI USE UTENSIL FOR COSTUMERS MUST BE INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMSTHROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WE OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND BROTH) WEIGHING 30 LBS STORED INSIDE NON-FOOD GRADE BUCKETS LABELED HOME DEPOT. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BROTH AND CONTENTS WEIGHING 30 LBS WITH A DOLLAR VALUE OF $50. AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL NON-FOOD GRADE BUCKETS FROM PREMISES (OVER 10). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025, CITATION ISSUES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GREASE INSIDE DEEP FRYER.INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAIN PIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.