Ld Pho
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Ld Pho 14 times, with records going back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ld Pho on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS MUST NOT HANG FOR STORAGE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WASH BASIN. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDER THE SMALL GAS STOVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO ENABLE ADEQUATE DRYING AND AVOID PEST/FLY ATTRACTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK LINE GREASE TRAP, ALONG THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE METAL PREP TABLE, BEHIND AND AROUND THE TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY UNUSED BOX FREEZERS AND MICROWAVE IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jul 26, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AND AROUND THE DOOR GASKETS OF THE PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASIER CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING STORED ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT FRONT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE AND ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Aug 4, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED WITH CONSUMER FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ANY FOOD FOR EMPLOYEES SEPERATELY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH HEAVY SOIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT UNITS BROKEN AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 8, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REFUSE/GARBAGE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND FLOOR INSIDE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND PIPES WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA WHERE LARGE SOUP POTS ARE WASHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, AND THE WOK STATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 20, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CRACKING AND TOUCHING EGGS WITH BARE HANDS FOR MAYONNAISE MAKING. EGGS USED AS ROW IN PRODUCT. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS.PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Pasteurized eggs used where required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNPASTEURIZED EGGS FOR MAKING MAYO IN HOUSE. PASTEURIZED EGGS OR EGGS PRODUCTS SHELL BE SUBSTITUTE FOR ROW EGGS IN PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS MAYONNAISE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (FISH SAUCE) STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (IN HOUSE MAYONNAISE). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT DISH WASHING SINGLE SINK. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.FACILITY IS WASHING SINK USING ALTERNATIVE WASHING IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT BUT WITHOUT WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT BULB FOR INTERIOR OF GLASS DOOR STAND UP COOLER
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS BUT NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ON THE CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE EXTRA LARGE POTS THAT DOES NOT FIT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE POTS WITH SMALLER ONES OR INSTALL A BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OR PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF HOW TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE POTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LLIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNISEX WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WEST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER,UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, REMOVE OR DISCARD UNUSED ITEMS, ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE OBSERVED CLUTER ON TOP OF THE TWO COOLERS. PAPERS, ALUMINUM FOIL, ALUMINUM TRAYS, PLASTIC CONTAINERS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOP OF THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081927 DATED 9/12/17. #32-REPLACE BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK AROUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON PREP TABLE MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. #33- DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE BROWN CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PROTECT THE FOOD FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS WITH KNIFE RACK (WITH FOOD STAINED) AND MAINTAINED.
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Sep 12, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED. REPLACE BLACKENED WORNED-OUT CAULK AROUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON PREP TABLE MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR PROPER STORING OF FOODS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER TO ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Jul 7, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVING IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ld Pho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ld Pho on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ld Pho?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ld Pho.
Has Ld Pho's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ld Pho have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ld 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.
How often is Ld Pho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ld Pho is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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