Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. 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
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 50.5F, MIXED VEGETABLES EGG ROLL 60.1F/64F,SHRIMP 48.7F, CHICKEN 59.8F, TOFU 44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS. SUCH FOOD COOKED NOODLES, SHRIMPS, VEGETABLES, SOUPS ETC SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS 10 LBS WORTH $120. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK AND MENS BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- A) CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS AT THE PREP AREA. B) GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Feb 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN THE KITCHEN. HANDSINK HAS BAG OF BREAD AND A BUCKET LID, UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HANDSINK MUST BE AVAILABLE/ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER REMOVED THE BAG OF BREAD AND BUCKET LID). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED NOODLES, COOKED SHRIMP, MEATBALLS, SOUPS, BEEF ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. TOTAL VALUE $ 100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (FRONT/REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND (2) WASHROOMS)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR, MSG ETC)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE A CURRENT APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (02-10-2023) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2571086 ISSUED ON 02-10-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS. #44 - OBSERVED TABLEWARE SUCH AS KNIVES, SPOONS, AND FORKS SITTING OUT UNCOVERED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP TABLEWARE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #47 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM. May 10, 2023 #49 - OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE. #49 - OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ,LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #53 - OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR BOTH TOILET ROOMS DOORS. #55 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER, ETC.)---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE. #57 - OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58 - OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (CONDENSED MILK) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKET AROUND ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINLINE FROM ICE MACHINE DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INFRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE FURNACE ROOM IN REAR AREA.
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Feb 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND BLOCKED, STORING POWER TOOLS, AND PLATES INSIDE THE HAND SINKS AND TRASH CANS WERE BLOCKING HANDSINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ,LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR BOTH TOILET ROOMS DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER, ETC.)---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN REFRIGERATOR AND 2-DOOR COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLEWARE SUCH AS KNIVES, SPOONS, AND FORKS SITTING OUT UNCOVERED ON TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP TABLEWARE COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
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Apr 1, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Jan 27, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISPLAYED ON MENU . ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING ITEMS ON MENU SUCH AS RARE STEAK, RARE BEEF AND EGGS UNDERCOOKED.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE BY MENTIONED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLES ON LEFT WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM ABOVE THE MOP SINK. REPAIR CAUSE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 20, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE:TOP PART 48.9F,BOTTOM PART AT TEMP OF 50.4F. TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED BEEF,PORK TOFU,ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW THROUGHOUT(TOP AND BOTTOM AREA). PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: COLD TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.2F; COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF49.3F; SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 48F;WHITE SLICED FISH AT TEMP OF 48.7F; COOKED SLICED PORK AT TEMP OF 52F; RAW GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 50F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.2F;RAW MARINETE BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.4;BEAN SPROUT AT TEMP OF 46.9F; WIDE RICE NOODLES AT TEMP OF 50.2F; COOKED THIN RICE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 49.1F; COOKED TOFU AT TEMP OF 47.5F; RAW MARINETE PORK AT TEMP OF 50.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. POUNDS 10, VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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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 (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISPLAYED ON MENU . ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING ITEMS ON MENU SUCH AS RARE STEAK, RARE BEEF AND EGGS UNDERCOOKED.MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. ALSO MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE BY MENTIONED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY STORED.OBSERVED UTENSILS:FORK SPOON,ETC STORED INSIDE AN OPENED PLASTIC CONTAINER ABOVE EACH DINING TABLES FOR CUSTOMER TO SERVE THEMSELF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER AND INVERT UTENSILS, OR REMOVE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE WRAPPED UTENSIL AS NEEDED FOR CUSTOMERS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: CLEAN KITCHENWARE(POTS AND PANS) MUST BE REMOVED FROM ON TOP GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORE THEM ON CLEAN SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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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,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTILITY CONNECTIONS BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPERS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP LID WITH PUDDLE OF WATER AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLES ON LEFT WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM ABOVE THE MOP SINK. REPAIR CAUSE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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39
Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISPLAYED ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING ITEMS ON MENU SUCH AS RARE STEAK, RARE BEEF AND EGGS UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATE, AN INCREASE IN FOODBORNE ILLNESS MAY OCCUR WHEN EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN BOARDS BEING USED AS LINING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WOODEN BOARDS SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FILLED WITH GREASE AS WELL AS UNDER KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW PORK STORED OVER VEGTABLES IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF VEGTABLES IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR AS WELL AS RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF CARROTS IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS. FOODS MUST ALSO BE PROTECTED AND COVERED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING FRONT PREP AREA IN SHELVING AND REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA BEHIND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COME OUT TO RESOLVE ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/9/2018, INSPECTION REPORT #2233013. #58. 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISPLAYED ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING ITEMS ON MENU SUCH AS RARE STEAK, RARE BEEF AND EGGS UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATE, AN INCREASE IN FOODBORNE ILLNESS MAY OCCUR WHEN EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN BOARDS BEING USED AS LINING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WOODEN BOARDS SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRILL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA FILLED WITH GREASE AS WELL AS UNDER KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS IN WOODEN SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A2) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE BACK FRONT PREP COUNTER AND ON SHELVES AT THE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE HALLWAY DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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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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Dec 22, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Aug 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 60.1F WITH FOOD SUCH AS BEEF AT 56.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL OR, COOLER REPLACED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. BEEF @ 56.1F, TOFU @ 44.1F, CHICKEN @ 45.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. TOTAL POUNDS DISCARDED TO BE 15 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $150.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG BASEBOARD FLOORS IN THE SAME HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AFFECTED, SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING AND HAVE THEIR LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 5-20-17. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1975744 ON 11-18-16 NOT CORRECTED.#32-INSTALL A DOOR OR PUT CURTAIN OR DRAPE IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS ON THE HALLWAY.#34- MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT IN THE COOKING AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH RUBBER FLOOR MAT.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER BROKEN/CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND MICROWAVE OVENS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS EVERYWHERE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE FRONT WOODEN CABINETS FILLED WITH CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT INSECT OR RODENT INFESTATION AND STORE ALL ITEMS ORGANIZED.
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Nov 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DOOR OR PUT CURTAIN OR DRAPE IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS ON THE HALLWAY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT IN THE COOKING AREA/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH RUBBER FLOOR MAT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE TOP OF EACH TUBE ATTACHED ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE ABOVE THE STOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT(BROOM AND MOP) STORED BEHIND THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE) TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO BULK FOOD DRY CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FRESH VEGETABLES AND SOME FROZEN MEAT. MUST REPLACE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FYER,STOVE,GRILL AND WOK STATION(WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WIRE RACK SHELVE WITH GREASE AND FOOD GRIMES INSIDE THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SMOOTHIE SECTION(THE SHELVE WITH BLENDER) IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR CLEAN THE MEAT THERMOMETER ON PREMISES THAT IS CURRENTLY SOILED WITH GREASE MAKING THE TEMPERATURE NOT VISIBLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILLING VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Oct 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. WE OBSERVED OVER 30 DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AND SELLING AREA,UNDER AND ON TOP SHELVES,ALSO ALONG BASEBOARD WALL BY THE WINDOW LEDGE,IN DINING AREA. OBSERVED OPEN PESTICIDE STORED ON FLOOR BETWEEN TWO REACH-IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA.PESTICIDE MUST BE STORED INSIDE A BAIT BOX.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE BUILD-UP ON ALUMINUM FOIL STORED ON THE SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE STOVE AND ON HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN UNITS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BETWEEN PIPE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES WITH OPENING NOT COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO CEILING,INSTRUCTED TO RELINE SAID CEILING IN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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78
Jan 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKED AND RAW FOOD ARE STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATE BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTATIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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86
Mar 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRONT COUNTER CABINET AND OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/UNCER HANDWASH SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/05/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD SPRINKLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD SPRINKLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METEL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRONT COUNTER CABINET CLUTTERED. MUST RE-ARRANGE ALL ITEMS/MUST BE ABLE TO SEE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET.
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74
May 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS IN KITCHEN, FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND HOOD SPRINKLERS AND THICK FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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86
Oct 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* 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. NO PROOF OF ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR A COPY OF DUPLICATE REPORT FROM AN AGENCY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ADDITIONAL SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN 1 PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. REMOVE EXCESS OF CAULKING INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE DRAINS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING TILE AROUND PIPE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. A SELF CLOSED DOOR IS NEEDED AT STAFF WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER THE PUMBLING CITY CODE,PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE MOP SINK. AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT DINING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR THE CHEFS,TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.ALSO ADDITIONAL THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLERS(TOP PART).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant.
Has Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam 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 Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Viet Nam Restaurant — Nha Hang Vietnam Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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