JUL 9
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MISS SAIGON.
BEAT. 37/100
1129 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 9, 2024 · passed
Failed 6 of 13 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX (LID/COVER) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JUN 282024FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2024
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON MENU WITH NO ASTERISK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK OR SODA CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX (LID/COVER) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAVES, CARDBOARDS AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BRICK WALL BEHIND FRONT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
JUL 112023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 11
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE PREP AREA FLOOR (UNDER MICROWAVES) AND LITTER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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JUN 152022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
JUN 82022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
JUN 292021FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2021
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, IN FRONT OF IT A SHELF WITH CLEAN GLASSES, AND INSIDE PITCHERS SOAP BOTTLES AND OTHER ITEMS. HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. REMOVE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN. REPAIR ISSUE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F; RAW MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEM OF 46.4F. COOKED BEEF 44.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
PEST INFESTATION.OBSERVED 6 ROACHES INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH UNDER PREP FREEZER. ONE ROACH INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR COOLER, ONE ROACH ON THE HOT WATER TANK, TWO ROACHES ON CLEAN PLASTIC LIDS ON TOP OF THE SHELVES IN THE PREP/DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR WOOD DOOR IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN WITH HOLES AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, REPAIR REPLACE DOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER REPLACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN LID FROM WHITE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS, UNDER PREP SHELVES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALLS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT, SPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOOR WITH EXCESS GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED POTS ON TOP OF ONE BURNER, NOT UNDER THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A HOOD OR REMOVED BURNER FROM PREMISES.
OCT 282020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2020
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRETCED FROM REPORT DATED 11-27-19 INSPECTION # 2352403. 51. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 57.NOTED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECSESARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-OBSERVED CHILI GARLIC NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING WITH CORRECT FOOD ITEM NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD SURFACE AT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15-OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12- OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS ON BRICK WALLS WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FILL AND SEAL ALL GAPS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- NOTED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
NOV 252019FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2019
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECSESARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITH DISCLOSURE( PROVIDNIG AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH A STATEMENT SAYING FOOD CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER) AND REMINDER STAETMENT STATING "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CHILI GARLIC NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING WITH CORRECT FOOD ITEM NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD SURFACE AT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS ON BRICK WALLS WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FILL AND SEAL ALL GAPS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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