Pho Spicier Thai Cuisine

Chicago Health Dept

3500 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

1 inspection on record since 2026 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
1
VIOLATIONS
7
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 28
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP MUST SEAL OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND PEELING WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND REPAINT WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED BIG OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND RERIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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