Pass

King Pho Chicago

5414-5416 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Restaurant ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 13, 2026

King Pho Chicago was last inspected on October 13, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations.

Latest inspection

October 13, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

7 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Observed shrimp being thawed in bus tub in rear prep area. Instructed to thaw foods under cold running water or inside of a refrigerator.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

    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 cutting board on main cook line covered with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

    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 accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to 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 a heavy accumulation of dirt, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the prep area . Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed 2 expired food handlers certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of grime in interior of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed beef being thawed in bus tub in rear prep area. Instructed to thaw foods under cold running water inside of a refrigerator.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 cutting board in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs items such as chicken were prepared. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed allergen training certificate on site is expired. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at exposed handwashing sinks located in rear prep area and rear dishwashing area. Instructed to maintain soap at all handwashing sinks at all times. 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 paper towels at front beverage prep area exposed handwashing sink. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on prep coolers in rear prep area near cook line. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      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 cutting board in rear prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged faucet on washbowl sink located in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease, grime, and food debris on interior of microwave, toaster oven, and underneath equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease on hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on vent in men's toilet room. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2574398 dated 4/17/2023: #57 "found food handler at premises with no foodhandler training.must provide." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      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: Observed no certified manager on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found person in charge with no sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled (sugar, flour,etc.) must label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: tables, interior of coolers, and sinks.must clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind and under heavy equipment.must clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles pork,beef,etc.).priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handler at premises with no foodhandler training.must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 0 ppm of chlorine detected in low temperature dish mahcine. Machine was not in use at time of inspection. Priority violation. No citation issued. Machine was repaired during inspection.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site while time/temperature controlled foods including pork and chicken were being prepared and cooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general2 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) found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink infront prep/bar area

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 instructed to clean and repaint exterior surfaces of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area

      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: 4-301.12 instructed to provide faucet at 3 compartment sink (with an existing sprayer) in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer in prep/cooking area with dried food debris accumulation.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors underneath prep table in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 instructed to replace non working light bulbs inside (2) reach-in cooler in prep/cooking area and inside prep cooler behind front prep/bar area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink infront prep/bar area

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish washing machine at improper final sanitizing rinse at 0 ppm chlorine concentration.(dishmachine not in use at this time). Instructed manager to fix and maintain. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachine tagged ‘held for inspection’. Corrected on site (dishmachine final sanitizing rinse now at 100 ppm) priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods at improper temperature requirements during storage inside prep cooler (air temperature of 59.9). Noted internal temperature of the following food items: shrimp at 59.0f/58.9f, chicken at 57.7f, beef tendon at 57.9f, chicken eggs at 57.8f, noodles at 57.2f. Instructed manager, tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 41.0f or below and hot holding temperature of above 135.0f. Manager discarded the said food products. Total value $50.00 total weight 25 lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 (citation issued to retail food license# 2501184)

      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: Found prep cooler (in prep area) with tcs foods not maintaining proper temperature requirement with an air temperature of 59.9f. Instructed manager to fix. All coolers with tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41.0f. Prep cooler is tagged 'held for inspection" instructed not to use until repaired. See comments below. Priority violation 7-38-005 (citation issued to retail food license# 2501184)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint exterior surfaces of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink in rear dishwashing area

      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: Instructed to provide faucet at 3 compartment sink (with an existing sprayer) in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Nstructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer in prep/cooking area with dried food debris accumulation.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors underneath prep table in rear dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working light bulbs inside (2) reach-in cooler in prep/cooking area and inside prep cooler behind front prep/bar area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.