PHO VIET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE HANDWASHING FACLITIES AT THE REAR BAR. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR BAR. BAR IS NOT CURRENTLY STOCKED OR BEING USED AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING NEAR THE DOOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE WALLS TO PREVENT PLASTIC FROM PEELING 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: REPLACE BURNT CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN

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: REPLACE BURNT CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN

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.