Saigon Sisters

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found shelving units inside walk in cooler not clean/rusty.must clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in the food prep area not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slow draining of water in the front food prep hand sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and under prep tables. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label salads in grab-n-go cooler, labels must contain common name of food, ingredients, and business name. Instructed to add labels and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dust accumulation from hood filters, instructed to maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed rust stains on prep table shelving unit surface, holding cadco oven. Informed the manager that all services must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to remove rust stains/seal surface and ensured surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed tape used as means of repair on plastic electrical wire housing on floor. Instructed manager to remove and surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped raw wood panel in front of hot holding stations at front counter. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed missing date labels on the cooked meats (chicken, pork belly)in the walk in cooler. Must provide proper labels.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the waste piping is leaking under the right side of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood above the oven.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide idph food handler certifications for employees as required.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors throughout prep area. Remove water from floors around mop sink.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in prep area to remove fallen debris.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping cloths when not in use in sanitizing solution.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Upon inspection observed no city of chicago certified food service manager present while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must properly store knives in knife rack.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must resand or replace worn out cutting boards at prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under 3comp sink and other heavy kitchen equipment.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE GRAB AND GO REACH IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE THE CATCH PAN AREA AND THE TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED IS RUSTY AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE UNITS IN SANITARY CONDITION.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The floor drains are dirty, scrub and maintain the floor drain to reduce the organic matter where small flies can breed.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use to sanitize the deli prep and cutting area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS; ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FILTERS OF HOOD MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP.