Chicago Pho

2703-2705 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2019

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 11, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 11, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN.

Jun 4, 2019

License

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: FOUND DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND WASTE WATER (WITH FOOD PARTICLES) AND FOUL ODORS BACKING UP AT OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN AND BACKING UP AT UTILITY MOP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN SLOWLY DRAINING,FOUL ODORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND FAUCET AND TO MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND SLEEPING QUARTERS MATTRESS IN OFFICE ROOM IN 1ST FLOOR AND SLEEPING MATTRESS AND HAMMOCK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELFS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PEST-PROOFED.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE MENTIONED EXIT DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FOUND COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMALLER OR AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OF MENTIONED COOKING POTS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Pho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Pho on file is from Jul 11, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicago Pho?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicago Pho.

Has Chicago Pho's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Pho have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Pho means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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