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PHO LE 777

6257 N MCCORMICK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PHO LE 777 has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 23, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 12, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

None of the 9 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 3, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 16, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 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 12, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 3, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2022. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(PORK, NOODLES,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,RICE FISH ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALLS AND ON ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREAS COOLERS AND PREP TABLES TOP/SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCE COLD/HOT WATER HANDLES LOOSE ALSO DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINKS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS/DISHWAS AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS/FILTERS.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
  5. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED:CHICKEN,RICE FISH ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT MEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER ON SITE PROVIDED IT ON BOTH MENTIONED SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • LABEL DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA, WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,SUGAR ETC
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR SERVICE INVOICES PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE:PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUE
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-27-23,REPORT #2582385 #43- 304.12: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. # 47- 4-202.16: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS TO BE EASILY CLEAN. #55- 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS TO BE EASILY CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. --- ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MULITPLES HOLES THROUGHOUT CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR PREPARATION AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, ETC NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING STATION COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  9. License

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, ETC NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED MORTAR AND PESTLE MADE OF STONE USED TO GRIND PEPPERS WITH POROUS SURFCES AND NO MARKINGS INDICATING FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE ITEMS IN FACILITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING STATION COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR DETERMINING PROPER SANITIZATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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