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PHO CITI & SANDWICH

5100 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PHO CITI & SANDWICH has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 15, 2022. The most recent inspection, on October 25, 2024, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 22, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 23, 2022. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on June 15, 2022. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 22, 2023. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 23, 2022. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE INTERIOR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS VACUUMS, POWER TOOLS, AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NONE OF THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES IN CASE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROCEDURES IN CASE A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT OCCURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THE TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MISSING TWO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID AREAS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THEIR FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
  4. License

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NONE OF THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES IN CASE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROCEDURES IN CASE A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT OCCURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THE TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MISSING TWO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID AREAS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE COURSE AND OBTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THEIR FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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