Chicago
73
YOUR CALL

New Saigon

5000 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
73/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
6
4 passed
Last Inspected
2014-05-15
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
73/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-05-15
Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 19 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 19×
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Plumbing & Waste serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition serious
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Pest Activity critical
2014-05-15 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BRACKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE SAID ITMES.ALSO HANDLE OF THE UNIT IS RAPAIRED WITH GRAY TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE / REPLACE. BOTH ITEMS MENTION...

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ALSO SAME LIGHT THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULB AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD

2013-05-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED KNIVES ON TRAY WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK OR AT A DESIGNATED CLEAN AREA. NOTED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT,THICK DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON SH...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT ROOM WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2012-02-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ABOVE THE HOOD/VENT AND AROUND THE CHAINS THAT HOLDS THE HOOD. PROVIDE HANDLES FOR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN FOOD ENCRUSTED FROM COOLER AND FREEZERS

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN,OR PAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE ICE MACHINE NEED TO CAP DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A RED SCOOTER FROM PREP AREA.

2012-02-09 Fail Canvass
6
serious Facility Condition

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-2-2010, REPORT #428748 #32-REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF,USED FOR SHELF LINER, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR DOORS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR,SO CAN EASILY OPENS. #38-OBSERVED DISCARD WATER PIPE ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ABOVE THE HOOD/VENT AND AROUND THE CHAINS THAT HOLDS THE HOOD. PROVIDE HANDLES FOR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN FOOD ENCRUSTED FROM COOLER AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN,OR PAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A RED SCOOTER FROM PREP AREA.

2010-11-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF,USED FOR SHELF LINER, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR DOORS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERAT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKET IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR(EAST WA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-11-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

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. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DR...

serious Plumbing & Waste

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. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER WIT...

critical Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND IMPROPER USE OF PESTICIDE.NOTED OPEN RODENT PESTICIDE BLOCK INSIDE...

minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF,USED FOR SHELF LINER, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR DOORS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERAT...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKET IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR(EAST WALL).

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DISCARD WATER PIPE FROM ICE MACHINE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PROVIDE A DISCARD PAN, WHICH MUST REMOVE WATER DAILY. PROVIDE WORKING AND CLEAN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MUS...

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