Sunset Pho Cafe

Chicago Health Dept

5726 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2019.

Last inspected Jan 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2019

Inspection history

JAN 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38.005

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR SEALS ON REACH UNDER COOLER UNIT AND TWO DOOR STAND UP COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THAT WATER FAUCET IS BROKEN AND LEAKING ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE BACK AND HALL TO BASEMENT STORAGE ARE COVERED WITH CARPET . MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH , NON ABSORBENT EASY CLEANABLE FLOORS IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND PREP AREAS

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THAT LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT WORKING OVER ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JAN 19

2018

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENT IN WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

EXCESSIVE DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THE BAG IN BOX SODA SYSTEM IN BASEMENT CLOSET INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, GARAGE AND REAR OUTDOOR PATIO AND WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. INCLUDING THE OUTDOOR BBQ GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

FEB 17

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.( SINK NOT SET UP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS, EGGS ROLL, SALAD, FISH ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER DOOR AND INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE HOLDER AT THE ICE MACHINE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER OF THE GARAGE DRY STORAGE/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE, GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE GARAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

MAR 29

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED WEDGED IN BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. UNCLEAN. MUST STORE KNIVES PROPERLY TO PROTECT KNIVES FROM CONTAMINATION. CLEAN ALL GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER OUT. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BACK ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN WITH MOP SINK AND WALK IN COOLER WITH OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING WASHING MACHINE. MUST GET RID OF ANY OLD EQUIPMENT AND ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM AND IN BASEMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

APR 17

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach i freezer.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls that had exposed raw wood, exposed wallboard in bsmt storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

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OCT 10

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE TWO STEPS LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 1DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE GARAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE GARAGE. ALSO MUST DO SAME IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 30

2014

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SCREEN TORN AT THE EDGES. MUST REPAIR. STAINLESS STEEL DOOR BEHIND THIS SCREEN DOOR WAS CLOSED AND IS RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE STOVE STOP COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

JAN 4

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED/UNPLUGGED REACH IN COOLER (IN DINING AREA), CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING BULB.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.

APR 15

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 9

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 3

2011

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Found pinkish, and black substance on the pipe touching the water and on the interior panel of the ice machine. Instructed to sanitized the interior panel of the ice machine and clean in detail. Citation issued serious.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Must elevate all items, boxes on the floor inside the dry storage room to have an easy access in cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Must replace damaged ceiling tiles above the soda crate inside the soda room closet. Chipped paint on the walls in the dining areas. Must removed chipped paint and repaint.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Must replace burned out light bulb on the hood

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Must increase the water pressure of the hot water in the faucet of the men's washroom. Leaking on the cold handle of faucet of the 3 compt sink. Must repair to stop the leak.

Minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED 6 PEOPLE SMOKING INSIDE RESTAURANT AT BAR AND IN DINING ROOM. VIOLATION OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE, 7-32-015. NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF ANY ENTRANCE.

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