VIET HOA PLAZA

1051 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Grocery Store

13 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionJun 23, 2026

   7 infractions

   • 13. FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
     • ADULTERATED FOOD. NOTED ONE A BAG OF RICE GNAWED INTO AT THE FOOD DISPLAY RACK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS $23.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-050(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND DISPLAY AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • PREPACKED TOFU IN DISPALY COOLER MISSING LABELS. PACKAGES MUST BE LABLED WITH FOOD NAME, INGEDIENTS, SOURCE AND NET CONTENTS.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE MEAT PREP COUNTER, WALK IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES . MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK OR SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED PREMISE USING PALLETS WITHOUT A PALLET MOVING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR EASY REMOVAL OF PALLETS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAN PREMISE AND FREE FROM HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
2. ComplaintJun 12, 2026

   14 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SIDES OF THE BIN. RUST AND MINERAL DEPOSITS BUILD UP ON UPPER SURFACES AND ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • NOTED PREPACKAGED TOFU IN DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE SOY ALLERGEN ON THE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AND DISPLAY AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • PREPACKED TOFU IN DISPALY COOLER MISSING LABELS. PACKAGES MUST BE LABLED WITH FOOD NAME, INGEDIENTS, SOURCE AND NET CONTENTS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • NOTED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH LAST SERVICE DATE TO BE 3/5/2025. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE MEAT COUNTER, REAR DRY STORAGE ON SHELF WITH BAGS OF SALT AND AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA WHERE DRY IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN THE MEAT PREP COUNTER, WALK IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGES . MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED SOME USE OF MILK AND SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK OR SODA CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • NOTED PREMISE USING PALLETS WITHOUT A PALLET MOVING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR EASY REMOVAL OF PALLETS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAN PREMISE AND FREE FROM HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NOTED TOILET NEXT TO ICE MAKER BEHIND THE MEAT PREP ROOM NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED. LARGE OPENING AT TOP OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS AT THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 39,43,47,49,53, 55, 57 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2595066 DATED 5/22/2024 NOT CORRECTED:- -39)3-305.11: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE FOOD BOXES STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. -43)3-304.12:INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. -47)4-101.19:INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS AND VEGETABLE DISPLAY RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR DISPLAY AREA. -49) 4-601.11(C):OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER. -53)5-501.17:TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. -53)6-501.19: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. -55)6-501.12:INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS. -55)6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA AND IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA. -57)2-102.13: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
3. ComplaintMay 22, 2024

   11 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP/WASHROOMS AREA.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE FOOD BOXES STORED INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD BOXES MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS AND VEGETABLE DISPLAY RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER IN REAR DISPLAY AREA.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE/TRASH BIN MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT BUTCHER'S AREA AND IN REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING/CERTIFICATE.
4. CanvassNov 15, 2019

   9 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
     • OBSERVED DRY GOODS IN BASEMENT STORED IN AREA UNDER SEWER LINE. ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED OR PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF DRIPPING OF SEWER LINE WITH INSTALLATION OF CEILING INSTALLING PROTECTION ON PIPES.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED THERMOMETER ON EXTERIOR COOLER DOOR IN BUTCHER CASE READING 50F. THERMOMETER WAS INCORRECT AND COOLER WAS BELOW 41F. INSTALL ACCURATE THERMOMETER INSIDE BUTCHER CASE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED WOOD TABLE AT BUTHCER AREA WITH SURFACE THAT WAS ONCE PAINTED HAVE PEELING SCHIPPING PAINT AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE. PAINT. REPAINT BUTCHER AREA AND RESTORE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EAILY CLEANABLE.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ADJACENT TO BUTCHER AREA. INSTALL A NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE DRAINBOARD.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF RAW SEAFOOD DISPLAY CONTAINING ICE AND RAW FISH. THE ICE DRAINS INOT A LARGE CONTAINER UNDERNEATH. THE UNDERSIDE OF SEAFOOD DISPLAY MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WALLS AND DOORS NEAR BUTCHER AREA WITH PEELING PAINT AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PAINT WALLS AND DOORS AROUND BUTHCER AREA SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOOR IN BUTCHER AREA WITH TILES COMING UP. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
5. CanvassNov 28, 2017

   7 infractions

   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF DUCK EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 54.1 TO 51.8F. COOLER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 41.7F WITH OTHER FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. EGGS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $120.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
   • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
     • ALL PRE-PACKAGED ITEMS SUCH AS FROZEN FISH, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE MEAT PREP AREA.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CORDS ABOVE THE MEAT PREP CUTTING TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE REAR PRODUCE PREP AND LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH AREA.
   • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
     • MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPAIR INACCURATE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • MUST NOT STORE USED CARDBOARD BOXES BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT GROCERY AREA OR ANY OTHER AREAS. ALL ITEMS ON OUT DOOR REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS, IE: BACK PACKS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING.
6. CanvassNov 15, 2016

   4 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FRESH MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH VEGETABLES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN PLATE OF THE FAN ON THE WALLS BY THE SEASONING SECTION AND MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS ALSO. ELEVATE ALL BOXES WITH FROZEN FISH INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE EXHAUST PIPE IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE RECEIVING AND PRODUCE PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. HOLE ON THE CEILING BY THE SOY SAUCE SECTION. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassNov 6, 2015

   4 infractions

   • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDCOUS FOODS AT THE DELI (I.E. RAW STEAKS, RIBS, CHICKEN FEET, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES & TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
     • OBSERVED TONGS IN THE CONTAINERS OF RAW MEATS STORED FACE DOWN WITH THE HANDLES IN THE MEAT. MUST PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER FOR ALL TONGS USED TO DISPENESE RAW FOODS IN THE GROCERY AISLES.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS OF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP, BLOOD SPLATTER, AND DUST- MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • THE CEILING IN THE CORNER WALL BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS PEELING AWAY AND IN POOR REPAIR POSSIBLY DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. MUST REMOVE THE PIECES OF DRYWALL HANGING, AND REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
8. Short Form ComplaintNov 10, 2014

   0 infractions

9. CanvassAug 7, 2014

   5 infractions

   • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
     • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT SELLING AREA,AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 107 VARIOUS KING OF PACKED NOODLES(AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 51.2F),RICE NOODLE(AT TEMP OF 49.7F- 66.2F) AND 26 DOZENS OF QUAIL EGGS(AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 53.1).PACKED NOODLE LABELS STATED"KEEP REFRIGERATOR".COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND. BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 120 VALUE $ 177.24. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
   • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
     • OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN DIRTY GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • METAL PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IS RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN / REPLACE SAID PANEL
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • BROKEN CEILING IN BUTCHER'S AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DELIVERED FOOD IS STORED UNDER THE WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED STOCK OR WRAP PIPES WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
10. ComplaintJan 9, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY REAR PRODUCE PACKAGING TABLES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PRODUCE PACKAGING AREA.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN BY MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR WASHROOM DOOR, DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
11. CanvassApr 23, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND ON SELLING SHELF VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED RICE NODDLE AT TEMP OF 59.7F - 60.4F AND 61.4F. SOME OF THE PACKAGE STATED "KEEP REFRIGERATED". COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW, OR MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF BEING SHELF STABLE OBTAINED FROM A FOOD LAB FOR pH AND WATER ACTIVITY. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 53, VALUE $53. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE, IN BASEMENT AREA.NEED TO SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE WOOD PALLETS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZERS,ACCUMULATED DEBRIS MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE WOOD PALLETS WITH RAISED SHELVES. ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS STORED INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BUTCHER'S AREA BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BOTH STAFF WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN REAR REPACKING AREA IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER THE SAME SINK.
12. Complaint Re-InspectionNov 5, 2010

    0 infractions

13. ComplaintOct 29, 2010

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:HOPIA BABOY(REFILLED WITH COOKED BEANS), AT TEMP OF 65.1F;BANH IT DAN AT TEMP(FILLED WITH COOKED BEANS) OF 86.1F,SASEME BALL(FILLED WITH COOKE BEANS),ALL PRODUCTS STORED ON SHELVES IN SELLING AREA.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.POUNDS 19 EACH VALUE28.50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63663-17
    • 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. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH AN EXCESS BUILD UP OF RUST AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALL OF THE UNIT.ICE IS USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN IT(FRESH FISH).TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A LICESE RETAIL FOOD STORE, KEEP RECEIPTS.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63663-17
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA WITH OUT SOAP PROVIDED.ALSO NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED IN STAFF WASHROOM.OWNER STATED"I FORGOT TODAY TO PUT SOAP".SOAP WAS PROVIDE ON BOTH EXPOSED SINK AND WASHBOWL,AFTER MY REQUEST.EXPLAINED TO OWNER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63664-18
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND RAW MEAT STORED INSIDE THE DIRTY PRODUCE BOXES;ALSO FRESH FISH NOT COVERED SELLING AREA,IN PUBLIC VIEW.OBSERVED WASTE WATER DRIPPING FROM CONDENSER UNIT ON TOP PLASTIC WHICH PRODUCE,BEAN SPROUT ARE STORED UNDER.INTRUCTED TO MOVE FOOD FROM UNDER THE UNIT AND FIX THE PROBLEM.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO63664-18
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS IN LOCKED FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER SHELVES AND NORTH- WEST CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63662-16.
    • 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. FOUND BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR;IN BUTCHER'S AREA THE THREE COMPARTMENTR SINK WASTE WATER BACKING UP,IN PRODUCE AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED TOO MANY TIMES,OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE SINK. SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA REPAIRED(PLUMBER ON PREMISES),INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BUTCHER'S AREA TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO63662-16
    • 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.REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER,AND FREEZERS.