PHO VIET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FINAL SANITIZING RESULT OF CHLORINE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT FINAL RESULT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE DISH MACHINE REACHES FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES,POTS,PANS,UTENSILS,ETC. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312 -746 -4240 WHEN THE DSIH MACHINE IS REACHING A FINAL SANITINZIG RINSE FOR CHLORINE AT 100PPM.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

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 AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL AND WOK STATION (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST DRY THE GROUND TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

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: DAMAGED WALLS ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.