Pho Citi & Sandwich
Last inspected: Mar 22, 2023
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Public records show three inspections at Pho Citi & Sandwich stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 22, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Pho Citi & Sandwich is from Mar 22, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE INTERIOR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS VACUUMS, POWER TOOLS, AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 23, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NONE OF THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES IN CASE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROCEDURES IN CASE A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT OCCURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MISSING TWO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THEIR FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THE TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Jun 15, 2022
License
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONE OF THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES IN CASE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROCEDURES IN CASE A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT OCCURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THE TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MISSING TWO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE COURSE AND OBTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THEIR FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pho Citi & Sandwich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pho Citi & Sandwich on file is from Mar 22, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pho Citi & Sandwich?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pho Citi & Sandwich.
Has Pho Citi & Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pho Citi & Sandwich have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pho Citi & Sandwich 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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