Van Phat Restaurant

2750 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Van Phat Restaurant has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 9, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 10 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

19
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES, IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY STORING FOODS IN THANK YOU BAGS IN REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN UNIT AFTER EACH USE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REFER UNITS IN FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT SERVER PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, SALT, AND OTHER FOODS STORED UNCOVERED AND WITHOUT ADEQUATE OVERHEAD PROTECTION ALONG THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH ADEQUATE OVERHEAD PROTECTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN WHEN NOT IN-USE.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF UTENSILS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS DAMAGED AND NO LONGER EASILY-REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING OR EASILY-CLEANABLE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASE HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN FILTERS EASILY-REMOVABLE OR EASILY-CLEANABLE IN PLACE.
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82
Mar 21, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR PREP AREA COOLERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REAR PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA DUMP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND LITTER THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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78
Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR PREP AREA COOLERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF REAR PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA DUMP SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND LITTER THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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70
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE AND SHELF UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE, CHEST FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
Mar 26, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2021
Routine
4 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010-NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR ESTABLISHMENT IN LOGBOOK, LAST REPORT DATED ON 02/20. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE DATE ON PREMISES BY REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2282429 DATED ON 04/02/19 NOT CORRECTED-#49 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,ALL PREP COOLERS , REACH IN FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,INSIDE OF 3- COMP SINK BASIN,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,#55 MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,REAR PORCH AREA IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, #58 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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67
Apr 2, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTER FOR REAR REACH IN COOLERS
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACE OF WOK STATION
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,ALL PREP COOLERS , REACH IN FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,INSIDE OF 3- COMP SINK BASIN,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN DRINK/BEVERAGE STATION
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AND HALLWAY AREAS
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,REAR PORCH AREA IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.12 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE 2- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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39
Mar 26, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM,ON REAR PORCH FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER CHEST FREEZERS,IN BETWEEN AND NEXT TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND UNDER CRATES IN SAME AREA,IN BASEMENT UNDER REAR STAIR CASE IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND A PLASTIC BAG INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.COS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS. CONSOLIDATED ABOVE VIOLATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTER FOR REAR REACH IN COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACE OF WOK STATION.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS,ALL PREP COOLERS , REACH IN FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINET,INSIDE OF 3- COMP SINK BASIN,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN DRINK/BEVERAGE STATION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,REAR PORCH,FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING AND HALLWAY AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES AND CLUTTER ON PREP TABLES,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,REAR PORCH AREA IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE 2- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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26
Sep 26, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink , and under cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(cornets), floors in storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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86
Sep 8, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USED BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
30
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LIGHT INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
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90
Aug 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1567045 DATED 9/1/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32)INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.#33)INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT. #34)INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP, REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT.#35)INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT/AROUND REAR PREP /COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.#38)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE WRAPPED AROUND WITH CLOTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#41)INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.#45)NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USED BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.....NOTED SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE REAR CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 1, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP, REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT/AROUND REAR PREP /COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE WRAPPED AROUND WITH CLOTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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67
Sep 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY HALF A POUND OF COOKED BEEF AND RAW SHRIMP STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $5. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL RAW FOOD BELOW COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE MATERIAL AND NOT GROCERY BAGS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR THE LID ON THE CHEST FREEZER ALONG THE WEST BACK WALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL COOKING SURFACES TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN PIPES AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST BOTH ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND AT 2DR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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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 AT CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING AREAS.
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Oct 24, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Oct 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NO COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 4/13/2011, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS, (33) MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DEEP FRYER, TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES, LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE AREAS, INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK, INTERIOR CABINET BENEATH HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM, CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN, SLICER ETC., (34) MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, BENEATH ALL CHEST FREEZERS, INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM, (35) MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS AT CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING FANS DINING ROOM ALSO WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, AND (41) MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR OUTSIDE UNDER STAIRCASE, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM ON TOPS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND IN STORAGE AREAS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, OR CONTAINERS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE LIGHT WATTAGE IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREAS, LIGHT TO DIM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Apr 13, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE AREAS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,INTERIOR CABINET BENEATH HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM,CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN,SLICER ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR BENEATH ALL CHEST FREEZERS,INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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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.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT/DEBRIS AT CEILING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM,CLEAN REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING FANS DINING ROOM ALSO WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR OUTSIDE UNDER STAIRCASE,UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM ON TOPS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Aug 5, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND ELSEWHERE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXPOSE SINK,3COMP.,DRAIN BOARD AND DISH WASHER RACK ON DRAIN BOARD WITH DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN MID COMPARTMENT OF CHINA BURNER UNDER HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH WATER AND DEBIS AND AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER FREEZERS ALSO WITH DEBRIS,AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES. CLEANED UNTENSILS STORED ON FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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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. CLEAN WALL BY EXPOSE HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTERS ON UPPER TOP SHELF IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Van Phat Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Van Phat Restaurant on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Van Phat Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Van Phat Restaurant.

Has Van Phat Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Van Phat Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Van Phat Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Van Phat Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.