OCT 22
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SAIGON GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
5736 N ELSTON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 22, 2014 · passed
7 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
7 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOORS OF THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL DOORS AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR DETERIORATED WALL ABOVE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK. ABOVE STATED AREA IS FALLING APART.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND CUSTOMER DINING ROOM REAR AREA. FOUND ITEMS, BOXES AND SODA BOXES ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6-INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 142014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS, SPOONS ETC.,) AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES EXTREMELY LARGE POTS WHICH DO NOT FIT INTO THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT AT WALL UNDER THE FAUCET FIXTURE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE ICE SCOOPER CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 72013FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2013
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS (TWICE) AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION # 7-38-010A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BY THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON FLOOR BY HEATING TANK UNIT AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER AND ON SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INVERT ALL DISHES AND BOWLS ON COUNTER ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITISE FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE WITH MICE DROPPINGS, UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE EMBEBED WITH THICK GREASE AND DEBRIS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA.....ALSO MUST REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COVING ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIME FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING
JUL 312012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 31
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not labeled/dated in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine machine need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage room under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall in storage room that had hole behind door, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inchess off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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SEP 212011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove)not clean needs detailed cleaning, pop dispensing cabinet shelving need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in rear kitchen prep by prep table area not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy needs cleaning vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, dining areas need detailed cleaning.
JAN 182011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers/freezers, must date and label food items in coolers/freezers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving,ice machine, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, rear storage cabinet shelving need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment had excess grease build up behind grill, deep fryer, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen storage room area, rear storage room, rear storage areas need cleaning(detailed)corners.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. Walls in rear storage areas that had exposed raw wood, gaps, holes shall be repair. Walls in rear kitchen storage areas that had peeling paint, gaps shall be repair. Damaged ceiling tiles in mens bathroom shall be repair/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.Missing light shields in rear storage room shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, dining areas, coolers, and bathroom need cleaning.
AUG 182010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Front prep area not provided with exposed hand sink. Instructed to install hand sink with hot running water.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Interior of deep fryer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear not sealed. Instructed to re grout floor, seal all gaps and cover raw wood floor in office area.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls and ceiling not maintained in storage and prep area. Instructed to seal all gaps and openings.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Condensation from ice mnachine on floor behind machine. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water.
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