Sochi Saigon
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
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Across the available record, Sochi Saigon has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sochi Saigon on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 31, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED BASEMENT ICE BIN INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA, BAR, AND KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE UNABLE TO CLOSE, LID IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN PREP AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED BASEMENT ICE BIN INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS IN UNLABELED BULK CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS STORED NOT STORED IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA, BAR, AND KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Mar 3, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 29 EACH FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP THE EXTERIOR COOLER BETWEEN PREP TABLE/COUNTER AND COOLER AT TEMP OF 67.4F COOKED TOFU STORED ON COLD TRAYLINE AT TEMP OF 45.5F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP POF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 POUNDS OF CLAMS IN CONTAINER ON PREP COUNTER WITHOUT SHELFISH TAG. SHELLFISH TAGS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLFISH ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4 VALUE 8. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SHELL FISH TAGS NOT ON SITE,OWNER DISCARDED THEM. PREMISES SHALL RETAIN THE RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS BEYONG THE TIME OF SERVICE OR SALE OF THE FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: LIQUID SPILLAGE ON WALL AND GROOUND BEHIND AND UNDER GARBAGE/OIL CONTAINER AT ALLEY BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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May 6, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.12- MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE FRONT PREP/BAR AREA ICE BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP/BAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM. HOT WATER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 71.2F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100 F HOT WATER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE FRONT PREP/BAR AREA ICE BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP/BAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sochi Saigon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sochi Saigon on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sochi Saigon?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sochi Saigon.
Has Sochi Saigon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sochi Saigon have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sochi Saigon means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sochi Saigon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sochi Saigon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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