FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
PHO VIET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
October 6, 2020
Complaint
License #1868847
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER, AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND LIVE RAT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT RUNNING ACROSS REAR DINING AREAS AND ENTERING STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND LIVE RAT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT RUNNING ACROSS REAR DINING AREAS AND ENTERING STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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