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Saigon Bistro

6242-6244 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2013
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Saigon Bistro, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 8, 2013. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 8, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Saigon Bistro's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear storage areas, boiler room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in bathrooms, boiler room shall be repaired/replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning, light shields in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in dining areas, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
38
70
Oct 19, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2011
License
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: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP BEHIND THE BAR.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE SIDES OF THE EXIT DOOR, (NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED).
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.
19
No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO POST 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS ON EACH ENTRANCE AND INSIDE THE RESTAURANT.
70
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saigon Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saigon Bistro on file is from Jul 8, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Saigon Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Saigon Bistro have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Saigon Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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