PHO VIET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1107104 ON 3/24/2014 NOT CORRECTED: "#32- A LOT OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY CUT/PITTED AND SURFACES ARE NOT CLEANABLE,BLACK /BROWN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. #33- HOOD AND FILTERS WITH A GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34- GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF COVERED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GREASE BUILDUP ENCRUSTED AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK. THE WALL WAS SATURATED WITH DRIP MARKS BUT THE HOLE WAS NOT ACTIVELY LEAKING. OBSERVED NO SIGNS OF CONTAMINATION ON THE DRY FOODS, HOWEVER ALL FOODS WERE RE-LOCATED AND THE MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE CEILING.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK. THE WALL WAS SATURATED WITH DRIP MARKS BUT THE HOLE WAS NOT ACTIVELY LEAKING. OBSERVED NO SIGNS OF CONTAMINATION ON THE DRY FOODS, HOWEVER ALL FOODS WERE RE-LOCATED AND THE MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE CEILING.

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.