MAR 5
2026
PASS · 0 violations
PHO NO.1 BREWING CO.VIETNAMESE NOODLE & CRAFT BEER.
Chicago Health Dept
7958 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
7 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
26
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 26
2026
FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 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.
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.
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 9
2025
PASS 4 violations
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 22
2024
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 15
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
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 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
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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