MISS SAIGON

1129 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

14 inspections

1. CanvassJul 9, 2024

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 9, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX (LID/COVER) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
3. CanvassJun 28, 2024

   13 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON MENU WITH NO ASTERISK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK OR SODA CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX (LID/COVER) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED LEAVES, CARDBOARDS AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • BRICK WALL BEHIND FRONT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
4. CanvassJul 11, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
5. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 7, 2022

   0 infractions

6. ComplaintNov 30, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE PREP AREA FLOOR (UNDER MICROWAVES) AND LITTER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
7. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 15, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
8. CanvassJun 8, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 2, 2021

   0 infractions

10. CanvassJun 29, 2021

    12 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, IN FRONT OF IT A SHELF WITH CLEAN GLASSES, AND INSIDE PITCHERS SOAP BOTTLES AND OTHER ITEMS. HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. REMOVE ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN. REPAIR ISSUE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F; RAW MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEM OF 46.4F. COOKED BEEF 44.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • PEST INFESTATION.OBSERVED 6 ROACHES INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR REACH UNDER PREP FREEZER. ONE ROACH INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR COOLER, ONE ROACH ON THE HOT WATER TANK, TWO ROACHES ON CLEAN PLASTIC LIDS ON TOP OF THE SHELVES IN THE PREP/DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN/DISH ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • REAR WOOD DOOR IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN WITH HOLES AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, REPAIR REPLACE DOOR.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER REPLACE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • BROKEN LID FROM WHITE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS, UNDER PREP SHELVES
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WALLS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT, SPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOOR WITH EXCESS GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED POTS ON TOP OF ONE BURNER, NOT UNDER THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A HOOD OR REMOVED BURNER FROM PREMISES.
11. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 5, 2020

    0 infractions

12. CanvassOct 28, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRETCED FROM REPORT DATED 11-27-19 INSPECTION # 2352403. 51. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 57.NOTED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
13. License Re-InspectionNov 27, 2019

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECSESARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-OBSERVED CHILI GARLIC NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING WITH CORRECT FOOD ITEM NAME.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD SURFACE AT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15-OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12- OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11- OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS ON BRICK WALLS WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FILL AND SEAL ALL GAPS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • 2-102.13- NOTED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
14. LicenseNov 25, 2019

    10 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL OF THE NECSESARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED MEAT SLICER WITH DRY FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU WITH DISCLOSURE( PROVIDNIG AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH A STATEMENT SAYING FOOD CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER) AND REMINDER STAETMENT STATING "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED CHILI GARLIC NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING WITH CORRECT FOOD ITEM NAME.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD SURFACE AT BAR AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AT BAR AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS ON BRICK WALLS WHERE DRINKS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FILL AND SEAL ALL GAPS.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NOTED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.