Pho 888
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2019
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The health department has logged 16 inspections at Pho 888, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pho 888 dates to Jul 18, 2019.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN GASKETS OF CHEST FREEZER WHEN CHEST FREEZER WAS OPENED. ALL COCKROACH ACTIVITY MUST BE ELIMINATED. OBSERVED 2 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL OF GUEST AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMATE ALL ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOOTHIE SIGN IN SEATING AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIGN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR/ WALL JUNCTURE IN KITHCEN ON WEST WALL NOT CLOSED WITH GAP. MUST SEAL FLOOR/ WALL JUNCTURE OF ALL COVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SUBSTANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEGREASE ADN MAITNAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD HANDLE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 28, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 68.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 46.4F, IMITATION CRAB MEAT 48.2F, NOODLES 109.4F, SHRIMP (COOKED) 67.5F, BEEF 87.8F, BEEF LIVER 66.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS (BREAD) STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEP AND DIRTY CUTS ON CUTTING BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jul 24, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPRATURE. DRAWER COOLER TEMPRATURE FOUND AT 52.5 DEGREES WITH BEEF AT 72.9 DEGREES. DRAWER COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR LESS. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SOUP 92.7 DEGREES, BEEF PATE AT 75.O DEGREES, SHRIMP AT 50.2 DEGREES AND CHICKEN 75.2. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20.00 FOODS DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MUST BE LABLED AND IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE FOIL FOR LINER UNDERNEATH STOVE RANGE OR STYROFOAM LINER UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE. PEELING PLASTIC LINER ON FRONT FREEZER DOOR, MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE FOUND DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINLESS STEEL WALL PANEL BEHIND THE MOP SINK NOT PROPERLY SEALED. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FALLING. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TALL FREEZER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR WALK WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOARAGE. E.G. UNUSED EQUIPMENT, POT AND PANS.
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Jun 1, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 24, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1588594 DATED 11/19/15. #32-INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOOD VENTS AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE DRIPPAGE AND ACCUMULATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND LABEL ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN MEAT INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR/LID RIPPED OFF AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT. REPLACE WITH RUBBER MAT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING TWO MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Nov 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HOODVENTS AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE GREASE DRIPPAGE AND ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE FRONT REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN AND BOTH MICROWAVES STORED ON THE STORAGE RACK MENTIONED ABOVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR WHILE PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED WITH A TRAY OF COFFEE MUGS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TIMES. HAND SINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND NOT OBSTRUCTED WITH EQUIPMENT. SOAP AND PAPER TOWLES WERE PROVIDED AND THE OBSTRUCTION WAS REMOVED FROM THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS FULL OF RAW AND COOKED MEATS STORED IN BOTH DEEP FREEZERS AND THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR KITCHEN TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 13, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE BURNER UNIT IN USE IN THE KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID UNIT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, BEHIND THE TWO GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,UNDER SHELVES AND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SEAMS ARE OPENED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 9 EACH OF COOKED RICE FILLED WITH BEANS AND WRAPPED IN BANANA LEAFS AT TEMP OF 69.2F-69.8F-70.6F AND 71.7F,PRODUCTS WAS STORED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER UPON MY ARRIVAL, THEN TRANSFERRED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER.FOUND 19 EACH OF HOME MADE COOKED SAUSAGE INDIVIDUAL WRAPPED IN ALUMINUM FOIL AND STORED INSIDE THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER IN SERVING/DINING AREA. SAUSAGE WAS COOKED YESTERDAY PER MANAGER STATEMENT.PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF THE SAUSAGE WAS: FROM 47.1F TO 53.7F. UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 34.8F MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 33, VALUE $132. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOR ACCEPTABLE CHEMICAL SANITIZER: BLEACH, QUATS OR IODINE PROVIDED ON PREMISES. EMPLOYEE ARE WASHING POTS,PANS ,DISHES ETC. BLEACH PROVIDED(EMPLOYEE BOUGHT A GALLON OF BLEACH) UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE KITCHEN,FAUCET WAS TURNED ALWAY TO THE RIGHT AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE SINK WITH A LOT OF COOKED THIN RICE NOODLE. MANAGER BOUGHT SOAP AFTER MY REQUEST. EMPLOYEES ARE PREPARING FOOD. HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT EACH HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE TO USE IN PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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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: OVER TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES FRONT SERVING/DINING AREA. UNABLE TO CHECK ALL AREA DUE TO CLUTTER BEHIND THE COOLER AND FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEWS PAPERS,ALUMINUM FOILS AND CARDBOARD USED ON SHELVES AS A SHELF LINERS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE COOLERS. ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH,DURABLE,NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN,TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO STORE IN SAFE WAY THE ICE SCOOP. ONE BURNER UNIT IN USE IN THE KITCHEN NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID UNIT UNDER THE HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES,PROV
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, BEHIND THE TWO GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,UNDER SHELVES AND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SEAMS ARE OPENED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Jul 18, 2013
Reinspection
2 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 CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALLS IN KITCHEN BY HANDWASH BOWLS, UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILE AT SAME HANDWASH SINK AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN KITCHEN, CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR REESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS/INSIDE CRACKS CREVICES AND BETWEEN WOOD AND WALL BY HANDWASH SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT/PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/18/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ON WALLS IN KITCHEN BY HANDWASH BOWLS, UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL TILE AT SAME HANDWASH SINK AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN KITCHEN, CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT COVERS AND REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND COPPER WATER VALVE LINE LEAKING UNDER SAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR REESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jul 11, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS/COOLERS CORNERS AND DOOR HINDGES, PREP TABLE TOPS WITH FOOD BUILD UP, UNDER MICROWAVE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS WITH FOOD SMEARS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN BEHIND SINKS AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL POTS AND PANS FROM FLOOR (UNCLEAN UTENSILS).
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Feb 6, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON RAILS OF STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED UNCLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS (X2) AT SAME LIGHT COVER. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVER AND PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BUBLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED 1 FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 30, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: A LARGE POT(25 GALLONS) FULL OF BEEF STOCK(PIECECS OF BEEF BONES WITH MEAT ON IT)STORED ON TOP OF ONE BURNER STOVE AT TEMP OF 113.6F TO 114.7F(BEEF JUICE AND MEAT AT SAME TEMPERATURE), NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 30,VALUE 297.INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW COOLING PROCESS,DO NOT KEEP FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE,OR LEAVE IT INSIDE THE COOKING POT ALL NIGHT. MANAGER STATED THAT HER UNCLE LEFT FOOD OUT,HE FORGOT TO REMOVE IT.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074098-12
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD,DO NOT USE GROCERY BAGS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OPENING BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR BROKEN HANDLE ON FAUCET IN STAFF WASHROOM.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho 888 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho 888 on file is from Jul 18, 2019. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho 888?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pho 888.
Has Pho 888's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pho 888 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho 888 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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