King Pho
Last inspected: Apr 5, 2017
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Score
King Pho appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 5, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. King Pho's record stops at Apr 5, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 5, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Mar 3, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bar area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed plaster, peeling paint by prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bar area under shelving/racks by exposed hand sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed plaster, peeling paint by prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jan 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE FRONT HALL WAY LEADING TO PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP TABLE PLACE SETTING OR WHEN CUSTOMER ARRIVES AND INVERT UTENSILS TO KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SLICER, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TILED COVING ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING COVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULBS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE FOR ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL GAP BETWEEN DRAINLINE AND DRAIN TO PREVENT ANY BACK SIPHONAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NOODLES BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST ALWAYS STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS UPSIDE DOWN AT ALL TIMES UNTIL USED TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION. FOUND ALL BOWLS AND PLATES RIGHT SIDE UP AT THE FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA AND IN THE REAR KITHCEN STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE BROKEN GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR CLOSEST TO THE REAR 1-COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/SEAL/FINISH BROKEN/OPEN WALL AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR CLOSEST TO THE RESTROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR 1-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES AT THE FRONT PREP BEVERAGE STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE UNDER SAME SAID SINK.
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Jan 21, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CAULK WALL BETWEEN COVING AND WALL TO SEAL OPENING AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Jan 17, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Pho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Pho on file is from Apr 5, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Pho?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at King Pho.
Has King Pho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Pho have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King 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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