Saigon Sisters
Last inspected: Jun 8, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Saigon Sisters, the earliest from 2013. Saigon Sisters was last inspected on Jun 8, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Saigon Sisters's record stops at Jun 8, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Saigon Sisters on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF TRASH AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL PREP AREAS IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRATES WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REFIGERATION UNIT AND 2 DOOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE (RIGHT SIDE) IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOCK AREA WITH TRASH ON GROUND UNDER RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Feb 17, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inaccurate food probe thermometer, instructed to obtain good working ones.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: packaged food containers for grab and go not labeled. instructed to provide proper labeling that list ingredients, facility name, weight, allergens if any and date if more than 24hrs shelf life.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: using a shredded cloth twine as a pot cover handle, instructed to provide sound material.
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Jan 12, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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90
Mar 27, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED "GRAB AND GO" FOOD ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. FACILITY HAS BEEN PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION FOR LABEL REQUIREMENTS AT THIS TIME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOILED LINENS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A SEGREGATED LOCATION AWAY FROM ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A DETAILED, STEP BY STEP, WASH/RINSE/SANITIZE CLEANING PROCEDURE (INCLUDING EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES USED, CONCENTRATION LEVELS, CONTACT TIMES ETC) FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (LARGE POT).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 6, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SHELF RACK INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELF RACK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER FAN COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Feb 21, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED AT REAR OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILDUP WHEN MACHINE IS TURNED OFF AND NO ICE REMAINS IN THE MACHINE- MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING SANDWICHES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 24, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BSMT. STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jul 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IN BOWLS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Aug 20, 2013
License
1 minor violation.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saigon Sisters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saigon Sisters on file is from Jun 8, 2023. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saigon Sisters?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Saigon Sisters.
Has Saigon Sisters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saigon Sisters have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saigon Sisters 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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