PHO'S THAI CUISINE.
3332 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
3 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 162013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES, AND REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVE.
NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD AND #10 CAN OPENER.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING WOK STATION/DRIP TRAY, STOVE TOP/OVEN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND FRYER'S.
NEED TO RESEAL FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
NEED TO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. SINK. NEED TO RESEAL CEILING IN FRONT OVER REACH IN COOLER.
NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS NEED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND SHIELD UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING AREA.
2 EMPLOYEES WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS NEED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 252012FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 45.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 51.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY FAX AT 312-746-4240 OR PHONE 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. BEEF AT 46.9F, CHICKEN AT 51.5F, CUT VEGETABLES AT 47.5F, EGGS AND TOFU AT 49F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-5-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF NON-FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS THAT ARE DURABLE.#33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES LEADING TO THE TRAPS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES.#34- DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.#35-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE REAR WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED PAINT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREP WITH DIRT, GREASE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
INTERIOR LID OF RICE COOKER STAINED WITH OLD RICE. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS, UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
FEB 52010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF NON-FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS THAT ARE DURABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIPES LEADING TO THE TRAPS, STORAGE SHELVES, DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE COOLERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, PREP TABLES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE REAR WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
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