No Entry

Saigon Pho

3220-3222 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

No Entry · as of Aug 4, 2026

Saigon Pho was last inspected on August 4, 2026 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

August 4, 2026 · Non-Inspection

No Entry

Result: No Entry

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Dishmachine backflow prevention device leaking. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling leaking at both mens/womens washrooms at 3220 w bryn mawr side that is not used. Instructed manager must repair and maintain ceiling leaks.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood with accumulated food and grease build up. Instructed manager must clean and maintain ventilation hood/filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: The following previous core violation from report #2603791 dated on 10/01/24 not corrected-#58 observed city of chicago certified foodservice manager with no allergen training. Instructed to obtain allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers and provide proof of certification. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified foodservice manager with no allergen training. Instructed to obtain allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers and provide proof of certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations not corrected from 9-10-24,report #2602486 #36)4-201.11: broken rubber gasket inside the door of walk-in freezer in dish room area.replace #47)3-302.12: observed containers in cold holding units, cooler and freezer without common name on containers. Instructed manager to label all food storage containers in cooler, cold holding units and freezer with common name. #47)4-101.19: observed cardboard and aluminum foil to line shelves and grill surface. Instructed to remove carboard and aluminum foil surfaces of equipment must be smooth, corrosion resistant and non absorbent for ease of cleanability. #47)4-501.11: observed ice buildup on interior surfaces of walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup on all surfaces of walk in freezer and maintain. #48) 4-603.15: observed large oversized pot in kitchen. Instructed manager to create procedure for…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the door of walk-in freezer in dish room area.replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: #58)2-102.13: observed city of chicago certified foodservice manager with no allergen training. Instructed to obtain allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers and provide proof of certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued -

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing signage is required in all handwashing sinks in prep/bar area

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooks line knives being stored improperly between prep coolers. Must provide a proper knife holder.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must not store clean cutting board on the back-splash of the three compartment sink in bar area.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the door of walk-in freezer in dish room area.replace

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 7-18-2023,report#:2578712 #36)4-204.112(b): observed no visible thermometer in cooler in bar area. Instructed to provide visible thrermometers in all cold holding units. #47)3-302.12: observed containers in cold holding units, cooler and freezer without common name on containers. Instructed manager to label all food storage containers in cooler, cold holding units and freezer with common name. #44)4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed utensils stored with handles down and pots not inverted. Instructed manager to store utensils with the handles up and pots are to be inverted to prevent contamination. #47)4-101.19: observed cardboard and aluminum foil to line shelves and grill surface. Instructed to remove carboard and aluminum foil surfaces of equipment must be smooth, corrosion resistant and non absorbent for ease of cleanability. #47) 4-202.16: observed…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No original and valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted nor provided on site for present manager on duty. Instructed to provide. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Expired (2-20-24) food handler training certificate provided on site, instructed to provide. Renew every three years.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea spill kit or procedure for responding to said event. Instructed to obtain vomit and diarrhea spill kit with procedure and maintain on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site manager provided paper towels at said handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in cooler in bar area. Instructed to provide visible thrermometers in all cold holding units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers in cold holding units, cooler and freezer without common name on containers. Instructed manager to label all food storage containers in cooler, cold holding units and freezer with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gap at base of rear exit door. Instructed manager to repair door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils stored with handles up and pots not inverted. Instructed manager to store utensils with the handles down and pots are to be inverted to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and aluminum foil to line shelves and grill surface. Instructed to remove carboard and aluminum foil surfaces of equipment must be smooth, corrosion resistant and non absorbent for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor and crates throughout premises such as in stairwell, under stairs, in bar area, in dishwashing area, walk in cooler and freezer. Instructed to eliminate crates and provide shelving units to store items six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup on interior surfaces of walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice buildup on all surfaces of walk in freezer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large oversized pot in kitchen. Instructed manager to create procedure for cleaning and sanitizing large oversized pot.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fryer interior cabinet surfaces and components with grease and food buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout premises, underneath stairs, at top of stairs leading to second floor and storage area in rear. Instructed manager to declutter all areas of premises, organize and clean to prevent areas for pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on floors and in corners of bar, kitchen and dish washing area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed grease buildup on floor on interior of fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed black buildup on interior surfaces of floor drain of three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying in mop bucket. Instructed to install mop drying rack to drain and dry mops.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified foodservice manager with no allergen training. Instructed to obtain allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers and provide proof of certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine with minimal calcium build-up.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed not to use milk crates as a storage shelf in dishwashing area. Must use proper raised shelves for easy access on cleaning

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor in rear storage/laundry room in poor repair. Instructed to repair. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors inside walk-in freezer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in rear prep/cooking area and in rear storage area including floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink,

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Found no written protocol available on site. Instructed to have a written record describing protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places. Violation 2-112-340

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signage posted at the accessible entrance to the covered location and at least one location inside premises that is conspicously visible, informing patrons of the full vaccination requirement. Instructed to post signage.

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing per public health order exhibit a. Instructed to provide. Violation 2-112-340

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on site during inspection. Must provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site. Instructed to provide all necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sinks throughout establishment in bar, prep and in bathrooms. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations from report #2484621 on 2/8/21 not corrected: 38 - observed approximately 450 mice droppings throughout establishment. Approximately 20 mice droppings found along walls of cooking equipment, 50 mice droppings found behind prep cooler, 10 mice droppings found inside of cooking fryer, 200 mice droppings found behind washer and dryer in storage area, 100 mice droppings found along walls under 3-compartment sink, 50 mice droppings found along walls where pots are being stored at storage area and 20 mice droppings found behind tea cups at bar area. Also observed mouse droppings on the floor behind the chest freezers in the hallway, in the washrooms on the floors, on the food prep tables where dishes are stored and on top of the dishes, behind the stage and in the front storage room, and on the shelves and on top of food cans in the rear…

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed containers of food outside of their original containers not labeled with common name. Management instructed to label all food containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/2" gap along the bottom of the rear exit door. Management instructed that all outer openings must be protected from rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed pots of soup stored on floors in walk in cooler. Must elevate onto proper shelving to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed cups at 3-compartment sink stored next to hand washing sink at bar area. Must install a splash guard at the hand sink to prevent any contamination onto clean cups or store dirty dishes only on this side of the drainboard next to the hand washing sink.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 observed water leaking from the ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Management instructed to repair the source of the water leak.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-102.11 observed grocery bags being used for food storage in walk in freezer. Must use food grade containers which are smooth and easy to clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryer. Must detail clean and maintain. Clean the interior of the chest freezers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed men's and women's bathroom door not self closing. Must provide a self closing device for doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must clean the floor throughout the premises especially under equipment and along the walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 must clean and remove excess clutter and equipment stored on the floor in the prep and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 must smoothly seal all holes in the food prep and storage areas, especially on the wall between the stove and walk-in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificates on site for 5 employees. Must provide for all current employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site during inspection. Must provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site. Instructed to provide all necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap and paper towels at hand washing sink located at bar area. Must provide soap and paper towels for employees to wash and dry hands at all times. Manager provided soap and paper towels after he was informed of missing supplies. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sinks throughout establishment in bar, prep and in bathrooms. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods stored in cold holding unit at improper cold holding temperature. Coconut milk dessert found at 48.7f, sticky rice dessert found at 48.2f and red beans with jelly found at 49.5f. There were approximately 45 dessert cups in total. Instructed manager proper cold holding temperature must be at 41.0f and below. Instructed manager to discard and denature food. All food weighing approximately 55 lbs at a cost of $150.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of cold holding unit at 51.8f. Instructed manager proper ambient temperature must be at 41.0f and below to store tcs foods at proper cold holding temperature. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 450 mice droppings throughout establishment. Approximately 20 mice droppings found along walls of cooking equipment, 50 mice droppings found behind prep cooler, 10 mice droppings found inside of cooking fryer, 200 mice droppings found behind washer and dryer in storage area, 100 mice droppings found along walls under 3-compartment sink, 50 mice droppings found along walls where pots are being stored at storage area and 20 mice droppings found behind tea cups at bar area. Must contact a licensed pest control company to provide insect and vermin services. Must remove all evidence of pest activity and clean area. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots of soup stored on floors in walk in cooler. Must elevate onto proper shelving to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cups at 3-compartment sink stored next to hand washing sink at bar area. Must install a splash guard at the hand sink to prevent any contamination onto clean cups.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used for food storage in walk in freezer. Must use food grade containers which are smooth and easy to clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryer. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed men's and women's bathroom door not self closing. Must provide a self closing device that is completely enclosed and tight fitted.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Trash must be stored inside waste receptacle so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 garbage bags filled with trash that was stored inside of the establishment near back door. Trash must be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize odors and pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Must provide for current employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: - no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up written procedure and physical kit, effective for eliminating norovirus, on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued. -

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: - observed slight debris buildup on the interior of the ice machine. Must remove debris, detail clean/have serviced, and maintain at all times. -

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed raw wood used as supports by the 3 compartment sink in the front prep area, and the mop sink. Must seal/paint wood to provide a surface that is non-absorbent, durable, smooth, and easily cleanable. -

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - observed the wall base coving by the front prep area 3 compartment sink is peeling from wall. Observed some cracked floor tile in the front prep area. Must repair and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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