MAR 23
2026
PASS · 0 violations
SOCHI SAIGON.
Chicago Health Dept
1354-1358 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).
9 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Mar 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 31
2025
PASS · 0 violations
APR 16
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 18
2025
PASS 2 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED BASEMENT ICE BIN INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12// NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA, BAR, AND KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 11
2025
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN PREP AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED BASEMENT ICE BIN INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS IN UNLABELED BULK CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES ON ALL ITEMS STORED NOT STORED IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA, BAR, AND KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE UNABLE TO CLOSE, LID IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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MAR 21
2024
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MAR 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
PREVIOUS SHELL FISH TAGS NOT ON SITE,OWNER DISCARDED THEM. PREMISES SHALL RETAIN THE RECORDS FOR 90 DAYS BEYONG THE TIME OF SERVICE OR SALE OF THE FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND 4 POUNDS OF CLAMS IN CONTAINER ON PREP COUNTER WITHOUT SHELFISH TAG. SHELLFISH TAGS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLFISH ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 4 VALUE 8. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND 29 EACH FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP THE EXTERIOR COOLER BETWEEN PREP TABLE/COUNTER AND COOLER AT TEMP OF 67.4F COOKED TOFU STORED ON COLD TRAYLINE AT TEMP OF 45.5F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP POF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
LIQUID SPILLAGE ON WALL AND GROOUND BEHIND AND UNDER GARBAGE/OIL CONTAINER AT ALLEY BY THE REAR ENTRANCE DOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAY 6
2021
PASS 2 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-204.12- MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE FRONT PREP/BAR AREA ICE BIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13-INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP/BAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 4
2021
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM. HOT WATER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 71.2F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100 F HOT WATER IN BOTH WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE FRONT PREP/BAR AREA ICE BIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP/BAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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