SAIGON SISTERS

131 N Clinton ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

18 inspections

1. Canvass15 juin 2026

   2 infractions

   • 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 1-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
2. Canvass21 juill. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • FOUND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/RUSTY.MUST CLEAN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
3. Canvass22 juill. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
4. Canvass27 nov. 2023

   2 infractions

   • 47. 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.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
5. Canvass18 oct. 2022

   0 infraction

6. Canvass16 mars 2021

   3 infractions

   • 3. 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.
   • 5. 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.
   • 55. 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.
7. Canvass3 janv. 2020

   0 infraction

8. Canvass25 janv. 2019

   6 infractions

   • 3. 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.
   • 5. 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.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLE WHERE THE CADCO OVEN IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 37. 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.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 58. 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.
9. Canvass19 janv. 2018

   3 infractions

   • 32. 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.
   • 34. 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.
   • 35. 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.
10. Canvass31 mai 2017

    0 infraction

11. Canvass6 mai 2016

    2 infractions

    • 30. 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.
    • 38. 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.
12. Plainte29 oct. 2015

    0 infraction

13. Canvass4 févr. 2015

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE OVEN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
14. Canvass17 avr. 2014

    1 infraction

    • 34. 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.
15. Canvass7 mai 2013

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FALLEN DEBRIS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
16. Canvass5 juill. 2012

    4 infractions

    • 21. * 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.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST RESAND OR REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREA.
    • 34. 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.
17. Canvass20 juin 2011

    3 infractions

    • 33. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 43. 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.
18. Canvass9 sept. 2010

    3 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.