JUL 21
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SAIGON SISTERS.
EAT. 92/100
131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 21, 2025 · passed
Passed all 17 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/RUSTY.MUST CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 222024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 22
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 272023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 27
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO ALSO INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER (*MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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JAN 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 , NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLE WHERE THE CADCO OVEN IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SALADS IN GRAB-N-GO COOLER, LABELS MUST CONTAIN COMMON NAME OF FOOD, INGREDIENTS, AND BUSINESS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO ADD LABELS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP TH THE CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JAN 192018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON PREP TABLE SHELVING UNIT SURFACE, HOLDING CADCO OVEN. INFORMED THE MANAGER THAT ALL SERVICES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST STAINS/SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURED SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED TAPE USED AS MEANS OF REPAIR ON PLASTIC ELECTRICAL WIRE HOUSING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CHIPPED RAW WOOD PANEL IN FRONT OF HOT HOLDING STATIONS AT FRONT COUNTER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED MISSING DATE LABELS ON THE COOKED MEATS (CHICKEN, PORK BELLY)IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPING IS LEAKING UNDER THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 42015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
APR 172014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 17
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK.
MAY 72013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 7
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FALLEN DEBRIS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 52012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 5
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST RESAND OR REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3COMP SINK AND OTHER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
JUN 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 20
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE GRAB AND GO REACH IN COOLER HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE THE CATCH PAN AREA AND THE TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED IS RUSTY AND UNSANITARY, CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE UNITS IN SANITARY CONDITION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE FLOOR DRAINS ARE DIRTY, SCRUB AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAIN TO REDUCE THE ORGANIC MATTER WHERE SMALL FLIES CAN BREED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE TO SANITIZE THE DELI PREP AND CUTTING AREA.
SEP 92010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED TO MAKE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS; ALL STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING.
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. FILTERS OF HOOD MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP.
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