Pho 55 Noodle and Grill
Last inspected: Aug 16, 2023
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Score
Pho 55 Noodle and Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 16, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Pho 55 Noodle and Grill is from Aug 16, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISHMACHINE, ICE MACHINE AND IN CLOSET FOR HOT WATER HEATER. APPROX 30-35 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM SIDE OF EQUIPMET, WHEELS, AND ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FROM HANDLES AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AT BOTTOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF THE FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS AND STOVE. CLEAN INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER, FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT ALL SINKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST INSIDE OF THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Feb 19, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF VEGETABLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED OR INVERTED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-WASHED AND CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNATION 7-38-010
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 DOZEN EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE 57.2F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKNG SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX OF GINGER ROOT STORED ON FLOOR UNDER SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE NOT COVERED OR INVERTED ON DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TABLEWARE OR RESET UPON CUSTOMER SEATING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-WASHED AND CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND CALCIUM BUILDUP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 9, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, SLICED PEPPERS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF & RIBEYE STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR CANE IN NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER (DETERGENT CONTAINER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ANY FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKAGE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE LOWER LEVEL. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOORS DRY IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLERS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOK LINE.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS,MUST COVER SILVERWARE ON DINING TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL & PLASTIC FROM SURFACES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM OVEN,FRYER,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,REACH IN FREEZER,ROLLING CARTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES,UNDER,AROUND EQUIPMENT & FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILETROOMS & GREASE FROM WALLS BEHIND COOOKING EQUIPMENT & FILTERS AT HOOD,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER WHERE SOME GREASE OBSERVED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Feb 28, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 55 Noodle and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 55 Noodle and Grill on file is from Aug 16, 2023. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 55 Noodle and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pho 55 Noodle and Grill.
Has Pho 55 Noodle and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho 55 Noodle and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho 55 Noodle and Grill 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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