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NEW SAIGON

5000 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

NEW SAIGON has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 26, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 17, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on November 2, 2010. For example: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on November 2, 2010. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on November 2, 2010. For example: TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 19 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • BRACKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE SAID ITMES.ALSO HANDLE OF THE UNIT IS RAPAIRED WITH GRAY TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE / REPLACE. BOTH ITEMS MENTIONED MUST HAVE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ALSO SAME LIGHT THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD WITH GRIMES BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULB AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD
  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED OR COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED KNIVES ON TRAY WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK OR AT A DESIGNATED CLEAN AREA. NOTED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT,THICK DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES ON SHELVES OF FOOD RACK AND ALSO ON EXTERIOR ON RICE COOKER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. NOTED THICK BLACK GRIME ON RAILING OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL OF THE ABOVE AND UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT ROOM WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ABOVE THE HOOD/VENT AND AROUND THE CHAINS THAT HOLDS THE HOOD. PROVIDE HANDLES FOR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FOOD ENCRUSTED FROM COOLER AND FREEZERS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN,OR PAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE ICE MACHINE NEED TO CAP DISCHARGE WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A RED SCOOTER FROM PREP AREA.
  5. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-2-2010, REPORT #428748 #32-REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF,USED FOR SHELF LINER, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR DOORS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR,SO CAN EASILY OPENS. #38-OBSERVED DISCARD WATER PIPE FROM ICE MACHINE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PROVIDE A DISCARD PAN, WHICH MUST REMOVE WATER DAILY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO77583-14 **** OWNER CAN NOT OPEN THE DOORS OF THE COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ABOVE THE HOOD/VENT AND AROUND THE CHAINS THAT HOLDS THE HOOD. PROVIDE HANDLES FOR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN FOOD ENCRUSTED FROM COOLER AND FREEZERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN,OR PAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A RED SCOOTER FROM PREP AREA.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    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. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF,USED FOR SHELF LINER, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR DOORS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR,SO CAN EASILY OPENS.
    • 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. EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKET IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR(EAST WALL).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED DISCARD WATER PIPE FROM ICE MACHINE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PROVIDE A DISCARD PAN, WHICH MUST REMOVE WATER DAILY.
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE BIN ON UPPER METAL PANEL.MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE UNIT(IN POOR REPAIR AND HAS A FOUL ODOR).REPLACE BENDED AND RUSTY BRACKETS FRONT OF INTERIOR OF DOOR UNIT.TAGGED ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED,CLEANED AND SANITIZED.(FAX #312- 746-4240).BUY ICE BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE BUSINESS,KEEP RECEIPTS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38005(a)HOOOO63667-12
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH GREASE AND BLACK PARTICLES, BACKING UP INTO COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63668-13
    • 25. TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
      • Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND IMPROPER USE OF PESTICIDE.NOTED OPEN RODENT PESTICIDE BLOCK INSIDE OVEN (PREP AREA). OBSERVED TWO GLUE FLY STRIPS,WITH HOUSE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES ON IT.ONE GLUE FLY STRIP WAS HANGING NEXT TO TWO DOOR COOLER(NORTH WALL),THE OTHER STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH DEAD FLIES ON IT(OWNER WAS USING PREP TABLE AT THIS TIME).ALL PESTICIDE WAS REMOVED AFTER MY REQUEST,INFORMATION GIVEN.MUST FOLLOW PEST CONTROL ADVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63667-12
    • 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. REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELF,USED FOR SHELF LINER, THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.REPAIR DOORS ON TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR,SO CAN EASILY OPENS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO MUST CLEAN RUBBER GASKET IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR(EAST WALL).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DISCARD WATER PIPE FROM ICE MACHINE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN PIPE.INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE IT TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR PROVIDE A DISCARD PAN, WHICH MUST REMOVE WATER DAILY. PROVIDE WORKING AND CLEAN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST REMOVE 1 BURNER UNIT,OR PROVIDE VENTILATION,OR DOCUMENTATIONS FROM GAS COMPANY THAT GAS LINE IS SHUT OFF.

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