MAR 5
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PHO NO.1 BREWING CO.VIETNAMESE NOODLE & CRAFT BEER.
YOUR CALL. 56/100
7958 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed
3 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 262026FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2026
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER READING AT 10 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR. CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST READ AT LEAST 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 148F. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 180-194F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED IN CONTAINER WITH RAW VEGETABLES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TRASH BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER IN REAR. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-9-2025, REPORT #2615444. #16-OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED SMALL WRENCH ATTACHED TO WHERE COLD WATER HANDLE SHOULD BE AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL COLD WATER HANDLE WHICH CAN EASILY TURN ON AND OFF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 92025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SMALL WRENCH ATTACHED TO WHERE COLD WATER HANDLE SHOULD BE AT HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL COLD WATER HANDLE WHICH CAN EASILY TURN ON AND OFF.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING OFF FLOORS IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 22
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
SEP 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/15/2022, REPORT #2568589. #58--FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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DEC 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROXIMATELY 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF NORTH SIDE DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POT USED TO COOK SOUP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE POTS OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON CORNER WALL ABOVE THE REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND AT CEILING ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA ALSO,PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED MUST BE SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
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