Le's Pho — Pho Hoa
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2013
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Score
Le's Pho — Pho Hoa appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. Le's Pho — Pho Hoa was last inspected on Sep 16, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Le's Pho — Pho Hoa since Sep 16, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Le's Pho — Pho Hoa is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 16, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AROUND DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF HEATING/COOLING UNIT ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AROUND DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (BY MOP SINK). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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May 1, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 03/07/12
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 03/07/12
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 03/07/12
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 03/07/12
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 03/07/12
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Mar 7, 2012
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:CUT COOKED SAUSAGES(ONE BATCH)STORED AT SMALL COOLER AT TEMP.OF 51.2F, THE OTHER BATCH AT TEMP OF 52.7F; EGG ROLLS(COOKED) STORED ON SHELF BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 89.9F TO 99F; COOKED AND PULLED BEEF STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.7F AND THE OTHER BATCH STORED INSIDE THE THE SMALL PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. COOLERS MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40.7F AND BELOW. POUNDS 10, VALUE 50. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000077630-16
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WERE ICE IS MADE. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REMOVED CONTAINERS. UNIT WAS TURNED OFF.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT,DUE TO ,NOT ONLY BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP ALSO EXTREMELY WITH DUST BUILD-UP INTERIOR OF THE CASING OF THE TOP PART OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO BY ICE FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSEE. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE. FAX A LETTER AT # 312-746-4240, WHEN UNIT IS READY TO BE RECHECKED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77631-17
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO LARGE POTS WITH BROTH STORED IN FRONT OF THE SINK,DIRTY POTS AND PANS INSIDE THE THE SAID SINK, ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. ITEMS WERE REMOVED AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST.FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED FOR EVERYTHING OTHER THAN AND WASHING. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING, ALSO INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO 77630-16
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE/STORAGE. OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF BEEF BROTH UNCOVERED STORED OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES IN THE COMMON HALLWAY, UNATTENDED. OBSERVED AROUND WERE FOOD WAS STORED TO COOL, WAS BOXES OF DELIVERED FOOD, MOPS, YELLOW BUCKETS WITH DIRTY MOPS IN IT, GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH AND WITHOUT LIDS, PEOPLE WALKING FROM ONE STORE TO ANOTHER. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77631-17
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD THAT ARE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET FROM INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESSIVE TAPE ALREADY INSIDE THE PANEL OF DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT: BURNED FOOD, ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, SURFACE WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL SHELVES, FOOD DEBRIS, PAPERS, ETC.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE CHEST FREEZER WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRESENTLY UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT , SHELVES, COOLERS, SCRAPE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES WITH FOOD, WITH FOAM PLATES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR PERSONAL ITEMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le's Pho — Pho Hoa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le's Pho — Pho Hoa on file is from Sep 16, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le's Pho — Pho Hoa?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Le's Pho — Pho Hoa.
Has Le's Pho — Pho Hoa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Le's Pho — Pho Hoa have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Le's Pho — Pho Hoa 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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