NEW SAIGON.
5000 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 152014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 MENTIONED MUST HAVE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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
MAY 172013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 SHELVES OF FOOD RACK AND ALSO ON EXTERIOR ON RICE COOKER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. NOTED THICK BLACK GRIME ON RAILING OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL OF THE ABOVE AND UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
NOTED ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT ROOM WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FEB 162012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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
CLEAN FOOD ENCRUSTED FROM COOLER AND FREEZERS
REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN,OR PAINT.
NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE ICE MACHINE NEED TO CAP DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A RED SCOOTER FROM PREP AREA.
FEB 92012FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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 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. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO77583-14 **** OWNER CAN NOT OPEN THE DOORS OF THE COOLER.
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.
CLEAN FOOD ENCRUSTED FROM COOLER AND FREEZERS.
REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN,OR PAINT.
NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A RED SCOOTER FROM PREP AREA.
NOV 162010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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 REFRIGERATOR,SO CAN EASILY OPENS.
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 WALL).
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. 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.
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NOV 22010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN ON UPPER METAL PANEL.MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE UNIT(IN POOR REPAIR AND HAS A FOUL ODOR).REPLACE BENDED AND RUSTY BRACKETS FRONT OF INTERIOR OF DOOR UNIT.TAGGED ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED,CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(FAX #312- 746-4240).BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS,KEEP RECEIPTS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38005(a)HOOOO63667-12
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 WITH GREASE AND BLACK PARTICLES, BACKING UP INTO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63668-13
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 OVEN (PREP AREA). OBSERVED TWO GLUE FLY STRIPS,WITH HOUSE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES ON IT.ONE GLUE FLY STRIP WAS HANGING NEXT TO TWO DOOR COOLER(NORTH WALL),THE OTHER STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH DEAD FLIES ON IT(OWNER WAS USING PREP TABLE AT THIS TIME).ALL PESTICIDE WAS REMOVED AFTER MY REQUEST,INFORMATION GIVEN.MUST FOLLOW PEST CONTROL ADVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63667-12
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 REFRIGERATOR,SO CAN EASILY OPENS.
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).
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 MUST REMOVE 1 BURNER UNIT,OR PROVIDE VENTILATION,OR DOCUMENTATIONS FROM GAS COMPANY THAT GAS LINE IS SHUT OFF.
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