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Pho 888: health inspection history

1137 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640

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Address
1137 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jul 28, 2026
License number
2677617
Latest inspection
Jul 28, 2026 (Short Form Complaint)
Records shown
14 inspections, Jul 21, 2021 to Jul 28, 2026

Across these 14 inspection records, results were: 6 × Pass; 5 × Pass w/ Conditions; 3 × Fail. 76 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jul 28, 2026 Short Form Complaint

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 3, 2026 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CTATION ISSUED.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED LOOSE INNER LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: NOTED LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED STORAGE CABINET AT THE EXTERIOR GANGWAY NOT CLEAN CLEANED AITH CHEMICALS, POTS AND PANS AND OTHE FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM WITH BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, UNSERNEATH EQUIPMENT, HALL WAY AND WHERE EVER NECCESSARY.
  • 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Feb 10, 2026 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: NOTED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
  • 43.IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STOREDInspector comment: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED LOOSE INNER LINING ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: NOTED LARGE POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: NOTED STORAGE CABINET AT THE EXTERIOR GANGWAY NOT CLEAN CLEANED AITH CHEMICALS, POTS AND PANS AND OTHE FOOD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Feb 5, 2025 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED NO DATE LABEL ON READY TO EAT FOOD (FRIED RICE, COOKED NOODLES, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF ) STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE COOLER. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD…
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

Nov 25, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS N THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Nov 18, 2024 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER INFRONT SERVICE COUNTER, OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST…
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS N THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED POOLED WATER IN CORNER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Jul 26, 2024 Complaint

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 23.PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITIONInspector comment: OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF AND PORK, COOKED NOODLES, PICKLE VEGETABLES) STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IF STORED OVER 24 HOURS. MUST IDENTIFY FOOD PRODUCTS SHELF LIFE OR CONSUME BY DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID…
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SPICES, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
  • 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

Apr 23, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Apr 16, 2024 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE INFRONT PREP AREA (COFFEE AND FRUIT SMOOTHIE PREP) OR COMPLETELY REMOVE ALL PREP EQUIPMENT (COFFEE MACHINE, BLENDER, SUGAR CANE JUICER ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN REA PREP/COOKING AREA.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Feb 15, 2023 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
  • 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLING UNITS.
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SPLASH-GUARD FOR HANDSINK AND MOPSINK LOCATED NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IT.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN IT.

Jun 29, 2022 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 14, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Sep 23, 2021 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12 DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: INFESTATION OF LIVE ROACHES. WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREP AREA: CLUSTER OF LIVE ROACHES(OVER TWENTY ADULTS AND BABIE ROACHES)AT WEST WALL ON ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER PREP TABLE. TEN LIVE ROACHES AT SIDE AND UNDER THE SOUTH REACH-IN COOLER,10 ADULTS AND BABIE ROACHES ON FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR,ECT). AS I REMOVED CARDBOARDS BOXES WITH ONIONS AND OTHER PRODUCE NUMEROUS ROACHES…
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: 4-904.11 ALL UTENSILS HANGING BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: 4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED OUTSIDE ON TOP THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(B) BIG POTS STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY(PUBLIC VIEW AND OUTSIDE ELEMENTS).MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-602.13 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS, EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, SURFACES EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS TO GET INTO KITCHEN FROM HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DE-LIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.12 GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND GREASE TRAP,ECT. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

Jul 21, 2021 Canvass

Result: Pass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
  • 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6LB OF COOKED PORK SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 68.9F; 11 PACKAGES OF TOFU AT TEMP OF 53.9F TO 55F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS(SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) NOT LABELED UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
  • 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: ALL UTENSILS HANGING BY THE HANDWASHING SINK, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED OUTSIDE ON TOP THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: BIG POTS STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY(PUBLIC VIEW AND OUTSIDE ELEMENTS).MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED INSIDE THE PREMISES.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UTILITY CONNECTIONS, EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, SURFACES EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS TO GET INTO KITCHEN FROM HALLWAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DE-LIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: GREASE ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND GREASE TRAP,ECT. THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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