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PHO TAU BAY

1010 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

PHO TAU BAY has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 27, 2012. The most recent inspection, on October 3, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 5 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 and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 July 25, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 July 25, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 14, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 25, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 14, 2014. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-25-2013,REPORT #1235895 #33-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN #34-OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. #35-OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN. #41-STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS. TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE AND RELOCATED SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • KNIFE RACK ABOVE DISPLAY PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS,ALSO KNIFES STORE AT SAME KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,AND SANITIZE KNIFES AND RACK
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL BOX/CONTAINER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT ALL RAW WOOD AT FRONT COUNTER AND PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BASEMENT CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

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