Nhu Lan Saigon Subs

602 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2012, Nhu Lan Saigon Subs has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 30, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Nhu Lan Saigon Subs's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 30, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Nhu Lan Saigon Subs' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 30, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-38-020. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE PICK-UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS. MANAGER CALLED DISPOSAL SERVICE COMPANY FOR AN EMERGENCY PICK-UP SERVICE. LAKESHORE DISPOSAL SERVICE COMPANY PICK-UP GARBAGE DURING INSPECTION. DUMPSTERS LIDS CLOSED PROPERLY AT THIS TME OF INSPECTION.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Apr 7, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT INH USE.

May 20, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

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May 16, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 54.7 AND 59.8F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. TAGGED COOLERS.

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. 9 POUNDS PORK AT 60.0F, 12 POUNDS TOFU AT 55.4F, 15 POUNDS SHRIMP SPRING ROLLS AT 71.3F, AND 5 POUNDS PORK BUNS AT 56.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 41 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED $250.OO

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND EXOPSED HAND SINK NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN AREAS.

Mar 26, 2012

License

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nhu Lan Saigon Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nhu Lan Saigon Subs on file is from Jun 30, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nhu Lan Saigon Subs?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nhu Lan Saigon Subs.

Has Nhu Lan Saigon Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nhu Lan Saigon Subs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nhu Lan Saigon Subs 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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