Viet Hoa Plaza

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	21	1
2024	1	11	0
2019	1	9	0
2017	1	7	1
2016	1	4	0
2015	1	4	0
2014	2	5	1
2013	1	3	0
2012	1	5	1
2010	2	8	3

Jun 23, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Priority
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

ADULTERATED FOOD. NOTED ONE A BAG OF RICE GNAWED INTO AT THE FOOD DISPLAY RACK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS $23.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND DISPLAY AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKED TOFU IN DISPALY COOLER MISSING LABELS. PACKAGES MUST BE LABLED WITH FOOD NAME, INGEDIENTS, SOURCE AND NET CONTENTS.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE MEAT PREP COUNTER, WALK IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES . MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK OR SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED PREMISE USING PALLETS WITHOUT A PALLET MOVING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR EASY REMOVAL OF PALLETS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAN PREMISE AND FREE FROM HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Jun 12, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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 VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SIDES OF THE BIN. RUST AND MINERAL DEPOSITS BUILD UP ON UPPER SURFACES AND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKED TOFU IN DISPALY COOLER MISSING LABELS. PACKAGES MUST BE LABLED WITH FOOD NAME, INGEDIENTS, SOURCE AND NET CONTENTS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED PREPACKAGED TOFU IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE SOY ALLERGEN ON THE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND DISPLAY AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH LAST SERVICE DATE TO BE 3/5/2025. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE MEAT COUNTER, REAR DRY STORAGE ON SHELF WITH BAGS OF SALT AND AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA WHERE DRY IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE MEAT PREP COUNTER, WALK IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES . MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK OR SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED PREMISE USING PALLETS WITHOUT A PALLET MOVING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR EASY REMOVAL OF PALLETS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAN PREMISE AND FREE FROM HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED TOILET NEXT TO ICE MAKER BEHIND THE MEAT PREP ROOM NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. LARGE OPENING AT TOP OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS AT THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 39,43,47,49,53, 55, 57 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2595066 DATED 5/22/2024 NOT CORRECTED:- -39)3-305.11: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE FOOD BOXES STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. -43)3-304.12:INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. -47)4-101.19:INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS AND VEGETABLE DISPLAY RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR DISPLAY AREA. -49) 4-601.11(C):OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. -53)5-501.17:TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. -53)6-501.19: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. -55)6-501.12:INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS. -55)6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN A

May 22, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP/WASHROOMS AREA.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE FOOD BOXES STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS AND VEGETABLE DISPLAY RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR DISPLAY AREA.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA AND IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.

Nov 15, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED DRY GOODS IN BASEMENT STORED IN AREA UNDER SEWER LINE. ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED OR PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF DRIPPING OF SEWER LINE WITH INSTALLATION OF CEILING INSTALLING PROTECTION ON PIPES.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETER ON EXTERIOR COOLER DOOR IN BUTCHER CASE READING 50F. THERMOMETER WAS INCORRECT AND COOLER WAS BELOW 41F. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE BUTCHER CASE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WOOD TABLE AT BUTHCER AREA WITH SURFACE THAT WAS ONCE PAINTED HAVE PEELING SCHIPPING PAINT AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. PAINT. REPAINT BUTCHER AREA AND RESTORE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO BUTCHER AREA. INSTALL A NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE DRAINBOARD.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF RAW SEAFOOD DISPLAY CONTAINING ICE AND RAW FISH. THE ICE DRAINS INOT A LARGE CONTAINER UNDERNEATH. THE UNDERSIDE OF SEAFOOD DISPLAY MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS AND DOORS NEAR BUTCHER AREA WITH PEELING PAINT AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PAINT WALLS AND DOORS AROUND BUTHCER AREA SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN BUTCHER AREA WITH TILES COMING UP. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

Nov 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF DUCK EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 54.1 TO 51.8F. COOLER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 41.7F WITH OTHER FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. EGGS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $120.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS SUCH AS FROZEN FISH, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CORDS ABOVE THE MEAT PREP CUTTING TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AND LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPAIR INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE USED CARDBOARD BOXES BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT GROCERY AREA OR ANY OTHER AREAS. ALL ITEMS ON OUT DOOR REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS, IE: BACK PACKS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.

Nov 15, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FRESH MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH VEGETABLES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN PLATE OF THE FAN ON THE WALLS BY THE SEASONING SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ALSO. ELEVATE ALL BOXES WITH FROZEN FISH INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE RECEIVING AND PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. HOLE ON THE CEILING BY THE SOY SAUCE SECTION. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDCOUS FOODS AT THE DELI (I.E. RAW STEAKS, RIBS, CHICKEN FEET, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED TONGS IN THE CONTAINERS OF RAW MEATS STORED FACE DOWN WITH THE HANDLES IN THE MEAT. MUST PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER FOR ALL TONGS USED TO DISPENESE RAW FOODS IN THE GROCERY AISLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS OF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, BLOOD SPLATTER, AND DUST- MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE CEILING IN THE CORNER WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS PEELING AWAY AND IN POOR REPAIR POSSIBLY DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. MUST REMOVE THE PIECES OF DRYWALL HANGING, AND REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Nov 10, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Aug 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SELLING AREA,AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 107 VARIOUS KING OF PACKED NOODLES(AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 51.2F),RICE NOODLE(AT TEMP OF 49.7F- 66.2F) AND 26 DOZENS OF QUAIL EGGS(AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 53.1).PACKED NOODLE LABELS STATED"KEEP REFRIGERATOR".COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND. BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 120 VALUE $ 177.24. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN DIRTY GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

METAL PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IS RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / REPLACE SAID PANEL
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BROKEN CEILING IN BUTCHER'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DELIVERED FOOD IS STORED UNDER THE WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED STOCK OR WRAP PIPES WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Jan 9, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY REAR PRODUCE PACKAGING TABLES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PRODUCE PACKAGING AREA.
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN BY MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR WASHROOM DOOR, DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

Apr 23, 2012 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND ON SELLING SHELF VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED RICE NODDLE AT TEMP OF 59.7F - 60.4F AND 61.4F. SOME OF THE PACKAGE STATED "KEEP REFRIGERATED". COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW, OR MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF BEING SHELF STABLE OBTAINED FROM A FOOD LAB FOR pH AND WATER ACTIVITY. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 53, VALUE $53. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE, IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE WOOD PALLETS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS,ACCUMULATED DEBRIS MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE WOOD PALLETS WITH RAISED SHELVES. ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS STORED INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
Not serious Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BOTH STAFF WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSED.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN REAR REPACKING AREA IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER THE SAME SINK.

Nov 5, 2010 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

Result: Pass.

Oct 29, 2010 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:HOPIA BABOY(REFILLED WITH COOKED BEANS), AT TEMP OF 65.1F;BANH IT DAN AT TEMP(FILLED WITH COOKED BEANS) OF 86.1F,SASEME BALL(FILLED WITH COOKE BEANS),ALL PRODUCTS STORED ON SHELVES IN SELLING AREA.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.POUNDS 19 EACH VALUE28.50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63663-17
Serious Critical
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH AN EXCESS BUILD UP OF RUST AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALL OF THE UNIT.ICE IS USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN IT(FRESH FISH).TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A LICESE RETAIL FOOD STORE, KEEP RECEIPTS.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63663-17
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA WITH OUT SOAP PROVIDED.ALSO NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED IN STAFF WASHROOM.OWNER STATED"I FORGOT TODAY TO PUT SOAP".SOAP WAS PROVIDE ON BOTH EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL,AFTER MY REQUEST.EXPLAINED TO OWNER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63664-18
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE THE DIRTY PRODUCE BOXES;ALSO FRESH FISH NOT COVERED SELLING AREA,IN PUBLIC VIEW.OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT ON TOP PLASTIC WHICH PRODUCE,BEAN SPROUT ARE STORED UNDER.INTRUCTED TO MOVE FOOD FROM UNDER THE UNIT AND FIX THE PROBLEM.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63664-18
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN LOCKED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND NORTH- WEST CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63662-16.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR;IN BUTCHER'S AREA THE THREE COMPARTMENTR SINK WASTE WATER BACKING UP,IN PRODUCE AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED TOO MANY TIMES,OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE SINK. SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA REPAIRED(PLUMBER ON PREMISES),INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63662-16
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER,AND FREEZERS.

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