King Pho Plus
Last inspected: Sep 14, 2021
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Score
King Pho Plus appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2016. On Sep 14, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at King Pho Plus is from Sep 14, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 27 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting King Pho Plus on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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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
Sep 14, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.(DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. CORRECTED ON SITE (DISHMACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER (IN PREP AREA) WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX. ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.9). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS: SHRIMP AT 59.0F/58.9F, CHICKEN AT 57.7F, BEEF TENDON AT 57.9F, CHICKEN EGGS AT 57.8F, NOODLES AT 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 25 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/BAR AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (WITH AN EXISTING SPRAYER) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP/COOKING AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE (2) REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP/BAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 14, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13-OBSERVED PIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITH CRACKED CAULKING. MUST SEAL
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May 6, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 29 LIVE COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER COOKING FRYER. APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND ON WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLER AND APPROXIMATELY 11 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MICE DROPPINGS ON METAL TRAY STORED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE WATER IS BEING BOILED IN LARGE POT. INSTRUCTED A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR TO PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA (SUGAR, SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID WASTE PIPE FROM ICE MACHINE GOING INTO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER MUST BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS AND COOLER DOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM WITH CRACKED CAULKING. MUST SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 21, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2020
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE GREASE TRAP BOX ONTO FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED THEN RELEASED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND REMOVE PLUMBERS INSIDE SINK AROUND A RECENT REPLACEMENT OF GASKET TO SINK AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES, WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES INFANT AND ADULT LIVE COCKROACHES.APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON SIDE OF HOT WATER TANK LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND LEFT DOOR IS LOOSE ON THE SAME COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND REPAIR LOOSE DOOR ON COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENTS WITH SPLASHED SUGAR AND FLOUR SPILLS,SHOWED MANAGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOORS SHOWED MANAGER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA ALSO,AT FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THR PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 5, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES, WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES INFANT AND ADULT LIVE COCKROACHES.APPROXIMATELY 4-5 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL UNDER AND AROUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON UPPER WALL ABOVE THE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE COCKROACHES IN A BLACK BAG THAT WAS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND LEFT DOOR IS LOOSE ON THE SAME COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND REPAIR LOOSE DOOR ON COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING STORAGE CARTS ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF COOKING STOVES/OVENS.DETAIL CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENTS WITH SPLASHED SUGAR AND FLOUR SPILLS,INTERIOR DOOR GASKETS AND SHELFS IN ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER ON BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA ALSO,AT FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP AND BEHIND COOLERS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON BROKEN WALL TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS DIRECTLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Apr 30, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASH ROOMS NOT IN OPERABLE,ACCESIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE,OBSERVED WATER LINES MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REPAIR PLUMBING WATER LINES AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED MAINTENANCE SERVICE MAN FOR REPAIRS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C,NO CITATION ISSUED. (MAINTENANCE MAN REPAIRED PLUMBING ISSUE BY THE END OF INSPECTION ). CORRECTED ON SITE.(COS).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION WITH LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF FACILITY OBSERVED 15 LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR TILES AND BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS STORAGE SHELVINGS AND BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE FOOD PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND 5 LIVE INFANT COCKROACHES ON WALL NEAR THE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE INFANT COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE INFANT COCKROACHES UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS,APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ADULT COCKROACHES INSIDE UNUSED ICE MAKER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE INFANT COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND CLUTTERED FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE ETC) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND LEFT DOOR IS LOOSE ON THE SAME COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND REPAIR LOOSE DOOR ON COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING STORAGE CARTS ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF COOKING STOVES/OVENS.DETAIL CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENTS WITH SPLASHED SUGAR AND FLOUR SPILLS,INTERIOR DOOR GASKETS AND SHELFS IN ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA ALSO,AT FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP AND BEHIND COOLERS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON BROKEN WALL TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS DIRECTLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS IN FRONT OF COOKING STOVE EQUIPMENTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER ON BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 30, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND THE PREP TABLE WITH POT OF TEA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER ON BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 23, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213836 DATED 9/4/18.#47- 4-101.11 (A) FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.#55-6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #58-PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND THE PREP TABLE WITH POT OF TEA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER ON BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 FOUND VEGETABLE PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX UNEVEN HINGES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 (A) FOUND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.113 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS (FRONT AND REAR).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Apr 13, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excess dust covering vent covers in restrooms, must remove dust, clean, and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer inside reach in cooler in kitchen prep area. Instructed that all cold and hot holding equipment must have thermometers inside them and conspicuous at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed mops and brooms stored outside on ground with mop/broom head facing ground. Must store mops and brooms off ground.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING -UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS WORKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in non original containers with no labeling. Must label all foods not in original containers with food item name and date of initial storage. Observed food stored in freezer inside trash bags. Must use food grade bags, and containers to store all food items.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed stored dishes facing upwards in kitchen area. Must have all food utensils face down while not in use.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excess dust covering vent covers in restrooms, must remove dust, clean, and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed light bulbs in the kitchen prep area not shatter proof. Instructed to use only shatterproof light bulbs, or use light shields in food prep areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed slow drainage of water and leak in drain of dish washing machine. Must repair and maintain.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer inside reach in cooler in kitchen prep area. Instructed that all cold and hot holding equipment must have thermometers inside them and conspicuous at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed mops and brooms stored outside on ground with mop/broom head facing ground. Must store mops and brooms off ground with the heads facing ceiling.
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Dec 27, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Pho Plus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Pho Plus on file is from Sep 14, 2021. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Pho Plus?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 27 times, more than any other issue at King Pho Plus.
Has King Pho Plus' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at King Pho Plus have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at King Pho Plus means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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