Saigon Grill
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2014
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Score
Saigon Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 22, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 22, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOORS OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL DOORS AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DETERIORATED WALL ABOVE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK. ABOVE STATED AREA IS FALLING APART.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND CUSTOMER DINING ROOM REAR AREA. FOUND ITEMS, BOXES AND SODA BOXES ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6-INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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May 14, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS, SPOONS ETC.,) AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES EXTREMELY LARGE POTS WHICH DO NOT FIT INTO THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT AT WALL UNDER THE FAUCET FIXTURE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOPER CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS (TWICE) AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION # 7-38-010A.
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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: NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON FLOOR BY HEATING TANK UNIT AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER AND ON SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INVERT ALL DISHES AND BOWLS ON COUNTER ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITISE FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE WITH MICE DROPPINGS, UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE EMBEBED WITH THICK GREASE AND DEBRIS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.....ALSO MUST REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING
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Jul 31, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not labeled/dated in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine machine need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage room under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in storage room that had hole behind door, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inchess off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Sep 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove)not clean needs detailed cleaning, pop dispensing cabinet shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen prep by prep table area not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy needs cleaning vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, dining areas need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 18, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/freezers, must date and label food items in coolers/freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving,ice machine, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, rear storage cabinet shelving need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment had excess grease build up behind grill, deep fryer, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen storage room area, rear storage room, rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed)corners.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. Walls in rear storage areas that had exposed raw wood, gaps, holes shall be repair. Walls in rear kitchen storage areas that had peeling paint, gaps shall be repair. Damaged ceiling tiles in mens bathroom shall be repair/replaced.
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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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, dining areas, coolers, and bathroom need cleaning.
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Aug 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Front prep area not provided with exposed hand sink. Instructed to install hand sink with hot running water.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior of deep fryer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear not sealed. Instructed to re grout floor, seal all gaps and cover raw wood floor in office area.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling not maintained in storage and prep area. Instructed to seal all gaps and openings.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Condensation from ice mnachine on floor behind machine. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water.
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Jul 13, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Grill on file is from Oct 22, 2014. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Saigon Grill.
Has Saigon Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saigon Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saigon Grill 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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