VIET NAM RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 47.6F, EGGS 45.5F, SOUP 45.3F,PORK 69.1F/45.5F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS. SUCH FOOD COOKED NOODLES, SHRIMPS, VEGETABLES, SOUPS ETC SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -- RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE SECOND PREP AREA, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, BEHIND AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, --OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER OF THE WAITERS STATION. --OVER 5 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE ELECTRICAL UNIT CLOSET AT THE DINNING AREA. --OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNITS. NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE SECOND PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND 2 INSIDE THE BRACKETS OF SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND INSIDE CONTAINER WITH ONIONS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE AT THE 4 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING/FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND STICKY SHELVES USED FOR DRYING OF DISHES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT: BETWEEN FRYER AND STOVE, INSIDE FRYER CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON WALL AT THE NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP AT THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. --FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. --FLOOR ALONG WALL OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS, ROACHES AND FRUIT FLIES WERE FOUND. REMOVE ALL LITTER, GREASE AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED ITEMS AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES: MOPS, BUCKETS, BOXES, POTS, CARDBOARD ETC. MUST REMOVE ITEMS TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT ARE DIRTY: STAINS, GRIME, DRIED FOOD, ETC. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT ARE DIRTY: STAINS, GRIME, DRIED FOOD, ETC. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.