Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang

4953-4955 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Southeast Asian
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 19 inspections at Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang stretching back to 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

19
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS MEETS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE COOKING AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA WITH PAPER AND OTHER TRASH UNDERNEATH DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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74
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
57
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH VISIBLE COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
55
70
Mar 30, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.----ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.----ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 1, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND COOLERS DOOR CORNERS/HINGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD-UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AND WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALL AT PREP AREA.
55
82
Sep 21, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(NORTH SITE) ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. REPAIR ISSUE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE SURFACE MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.REMOVE/REPLACE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPAIRED WITH CEMENT AND OTHER MATERIAL BASEBOARD WALLS UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT, SURFACE HAS A ROUGH UNEVEN SURFACE, NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
55
74
Dec 2, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 37, 44, 47, 48 AND 55 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2300472 DATED 6/28/2019 NOT CORRECTED:- -37)3-302.12 DRY FOOD (SUGAR, SALT, ETC) STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS. -44) 4-903.12 FOUND CLEAN COOKING POTS STORED ON RACKS AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES.MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS INSIDE. -47)4-202.11 TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. -47) 4-101.19 RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,REPAIR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. -48)4-803.16 OBSERVED LARGE POT USED TO COOK SOUPS, TOO LARGE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED ON HOW THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED IN PLACE. -55) 6-201.16 EXPOSED BRICK AND CONCRETE WALLS INSIDE THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. WALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
60
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WENT TO THE STORAGE RACK TO COLLECT POTS -OPENED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND WENT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO COLLECT FOOD. -CAME OUT OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WHIPPED THEIR HANDS WITH A DIRTY WIPING CLOTH. -FINALLY WENT TO THE SERVICE COOLER AND STARTED PREPPING FOOD. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. -ALSO NOTED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WASHING AND REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AND WEARING GLOVES ADJUSTED THE FACE MASK WITH THE HANDS AND GLOVES AND DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT WHILE WEARING GLOVES EMPLOYEES MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH THEIR HANDS DURING CHANGE OF ACTIVITY OR MOVING FROM A PREP STATION TO ANOTHER AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
8
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH END OF THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS PREPARED AND FOOD PREPARATION 3 COMPARTMENT AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MUST BE ALSO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C).
10
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
6
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL SERVING PLATES, BOWLS ETC AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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50
Jun 28, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS, CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT HAND WASHING, RETURNING TO STATION TO A DIFFERENT FOOD TASK (PUTTING FOOD ON DISHES TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS, USING BOTH UTENSILS AND HANDS). OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING NON-FOOD SURFACES, SUCH AS OPEN AND CLOSED REACH-IN COOLER DOORS, MOVING GARBAGE CONTAINER ETC., WASHED HER HANDS WITH GLOVED HANDS, THAN REMOVED GLOVES AND GLOVED HANDS AND RETURN TO PREP STATION. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WIPING HIS NOSE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING RESUMED WASHING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANGER CORRECTED PROBLEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
8
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD: 5LBS OF COOKED PORK (PREPARED 6-25-19) STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.5F TO 50F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 5, VALUE $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
22
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SPRAYER HOSE (BEHIND ICE MACHINE) USED TO CLEAN SUGAR CANE PRESS IS COVERED IN DUCT TAPE, UNABLE TO VERIFY MATERIAL HOSE IS MADE OF. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND USE A FOOD GRADE HOSE TO CONVEY WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
51
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED (BEEF, EGGS ETC.) AND REMIND OF THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED. -
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT SOUTH END OF THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WHERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD IS PREPARED AND FOOD PREPARATION 3 COMPARTMENT AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MUST BE ALSO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP SUPPLIED AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP FROM THIS SINK.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE AND WATER/ICE UNIT CHUTE AT FRONT AREA NOT CLEAN AND WITH BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD (SUGAR, SALT, ETC) STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: DRY AND WET LINEN USED TO WIPE CUTTING BOARDS ETC,MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZE SOLUTION BUCKET AND KEPT IN EACH WORK STATION
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
43
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEAN COOKING POTS STORED ON RACKS AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES.MUST STORE ALL UTENSILS INSIDE
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE,REPAIR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POT USED TO COOK SOUPS, TOO LARGE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED ON HOW THIS PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED IN PLACE. -
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, WOKS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND REACH-IN COOLERS, BURNED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS,ALL NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED .
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SERVICE SINK ALTERED TO A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST RE-INSTALL A SEPARATE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK).
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER DISPENSER WATER SUPPLY LINES, SPRAYER BEHIND ICE MACHINE (USED TO CLEAN SUGAR CANE PRESS), AND HOSE BIB OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ALL AREAS.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGE.EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER HADWASHING SINK AND DISHMACHINE. KEEP AREAS CLEAN AND DRY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED BRICK AND CONCRETE WALLS INSIDE THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. WALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Removal of suspension sign
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Apr 3, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTE IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:- SHRIMP (55.4F/62.4F), NOODLE 50.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 31 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $166.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS TO SERVE READY TO EAT FOOD FROM THE SERVICE COOLER ONTO THE BOWLS FOR CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING VEGETABLES....ALSO NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES FROM FROM THE COOKING AREA TO THE WALK IN COOLER, OPEN DOOR OT WALK IN COOLER WITH GLOVES ON, GET FOOD ITEMS AND CLOSE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR THEN BACK TO PREPARING FOOD. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE GLOVES, SPOONS OR TONGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT THE CEILING AND FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 23, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC TAPE OR PAPER AS HANDLES ON THE COOLERS. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL POTS/PANS AND OTHER KITCHEN ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY.
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78
Mar 16, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE, FAR LEFT TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED DISH MACHINE ON REAR PATIO WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 26, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631880 DATED 2/18/16. #33-CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWARE CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #38-SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. #43-ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, SET A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR ALL THE WIPING CLOTH, AND OWNER FIXED THE SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ELEVATE ALL FOOD BOXES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA ND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSE TO THE EAST WALL. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE CLOSE THE CEILING THRU-OUT DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED TOGETHER ON ONE CONTAINER IN THE PREP COOLER. BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE CONTAMINATED ALREADY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $6.00 TOTAL 2 LBS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LADDLES STORED AT THE BACK OF THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,WASH AND SANITIZE AND STORE INSIDE THE DRAWER OF THE PREP TABLE. ALSO 2 KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE COOLER. MUST REMOVE,WASH AND SANITIZE AND STORE ON THE KNIFE RACK. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FRESH VEGETABLES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD GRADE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWARE CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR THE SINK TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 11, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN A PREP AREA WITH A WIPING CLOTH IN ONE HAND AND HOLDING TWO FRENCH ROLLS IN THE OTHER HAND. FOOD HANDLER THEN PUT THE WIPING CLOTH DOWN AFTER CLEANING THE AREA AND PUT THE FRENCH ROLLS IN THE OTHER HAND THAT SHE WAS WIPING DOWN THE PREP AREA WITH AND CONTINUED MAKING THE SANDWICH. FOOD HANDLER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FRENCH ROLLS BEFORE THE SANDWICH WAS MADE. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT YOU MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER PERFORMING ANY TYPE OF ACTIVITY OTHER THAN PREPARING FOOD BEFORE GOING TO BACK TO HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERSED HANDLED SCOOPS LAYING IN BULK CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THE HANDLE DOWN TOUCHING THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR STORE IN THE BULK FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVERS AND UNDER THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP STUCK TO THE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 56.1F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 58.2F BY THEIR INTERNAL AND OUTER THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 20 DOZEN EGGS AT 55.6F, 5 BAGS AND 5 CONTAINERS OF BEEF AT 51.7F, 4 BAGS OF SHRIMP AT 54.3F, 6 BAGS OF PORK MEATBALLS AT 52.5F, 40 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.6F, 8 BAGS OF PORK AT 55.5F, 4 BAGS OF SLICED ONIONS AT 51.9F, AND 6 BAGS OF CARROTS AT 57.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 180# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SEVERAL AREAS ON PREMISES INCLUDING KITCHEN, BATHROOMS, AND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. 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: MUST INVERT CLEAN AND BOWLS AND PLATES STORED ON THE FRONT COUNTER TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PIECE OF FOOD DEBRIS AND EGG SHELLS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE NOODLE STORED INSIDE THE RICE POT UNIT AT TEMP OF 68.3F TO 77.5F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 2, VALUE #2.90.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD WITH GLOVES ON;THAN OPENED WALK-IN COOLER LOOKING AND TOUCHING BOXES,MOVING RAW AND COOKED FOOD CAME OUT RETURNED AT WORKING STATION AND OPENED DISPLAY PREP COOLER LID AND GRABBED A HAND FULL OF COOKED MEAT,NEVER CHANGED HER GLOVES NOR WASHED HER HANDS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING/ FOOD GLOVES.MANAGER DISCUSSED HAND WASHING AND FOOD GLOVES ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE,APPROPRIATE CORRECTION WAS MADE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD-UP: HOOD AND FILTERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. FOOD DEBRIS ON EGG ROLL STRAINER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,UNIT IS STORED AT REAR STORAGE AREA/HOT WATER TANK ROOM. FOUND DIRTY KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN,ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE IS UNEVEN AND NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT PREP AREA BY THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Dec 18, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS AND RACKS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT WALLS WITH SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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When was Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang.

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Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

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