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VINH PHAT B.B.Q.

1113-1115 W ARGYLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

VINH PHAT B.B.Q. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 18, 2012. The most recent inspection, on February 23, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 6 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: Protecting food from contamination, Food temperature control and Pests.

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.

  • 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 March 5, 2014. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 February 21, 2014. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • 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 once on February 21, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 18, 2014. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 21, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH DUST,AND UNKNOWN INSECTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY ARE REPLACED WITH CARDBOARD,PRESENTLY ARE DIRTY AND SATURATED WITH WATER.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION,DISPLAY. OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING TILES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF THE PREMISES,INCLUDED FRONT PART OF SERVING FOOD: SIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER/ FRONT COUNTER WERE PREPACKAGED GOODIES ARE STORED. WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING AT NORTH SIDE OF THE KITCHEN ON TOP UNUSED PREP TABLE. PARTIAL OF THE ROOF IS REMOVED ON HALLWAY THAT GOES IN ALL PREP AREAS.OPENING IS COVERED WITH A CLEAR PLASTIC WHICH WATER IS LEAKING ON FLOOR,BLACK SUBSTANCE ARE ON FLOOR FROM THAT OPENING. CEILING IS LEAKING IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE UNUSED KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.CEILING TILES ARE BULGED AND SATURED WITH WATER IN DINING AREA,FRONT AREA AND KITCHEN.BUCKETS,POTS AND OTHER CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON FLOOR WERE CEILING IS LEAKING AND EMPLOYEE IS CONSTANTLY MOPPING FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE PRODUCTIVITY OF FOOD,USE ONLY AREA WERE WATER IS NOT LEAKING. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND WATER, BLOOD WHITE FOAM INSIDE THE TRAYS STORED UNDER THE HANGED ANIMAL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,STRONG FOUL ODORS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANS DAILY.UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNUSED DEEP FRYER (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WIRE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH DUST,AND UNKNOWN INSECTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY ARE REPLACED WITH CARDBOARD,PRESENTLY ARE DIRTY AND SUTURED WITH WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND PROVIDE A CEILING WIT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED RICE AND BEANS WRAPPED WITH BANANA LEAF AT TEMP OF 56.3 TO 56.7F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON TOP THE TABLE IN SELLING AREA. COOKED DUCK'S,CHICKENS,AND PORK HANGING INSIDE THE DISPLAY CASES AT FRONT WINDOW AND BY THE WEST WALL ,ALL FOOD WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:DUCKS AT TEMP OF 81.1F;CHICKENS AT TEMP OF 58.6F TO 59.3F; AND PORK AT TEMP OF 63.6F. BBQ PORK AT TEMP OF 63.6 STORED AT STEAM TABLE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE, COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25, VALUE $170.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. COOKED AND RAW STORED UNCOVERED AND STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. FOOD IS STORED INSIDE DIRTY CARDBOARD BOXES,MOST OF THE FOOD ARE COVERED WITH BUILD-UP ICE, UNABLE TO DETERMINATE WHAT KIND OF FOOD IS STORED ON THAT CONTAINER .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,ON TOP THE SHELF BY THE BOXES,INSIDE THE UNUSED DEEP FRYER.OBSERVED OPENED PESTICIDE PALLETS INSIDE UNUSED THE DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA,AND PESTICIDE IN PLASTIC BAGS UNDER THE COOLERS,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,ALONG THE WALLS.MORE THAN 30 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND PROVIDE ENCLOSED BAIT BOXES FOR THE OPENED PESTICIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND WATER, BLOOD WHITE FOAM INSIDE THE TRAYS STORED UNDER THE HANGED ANIMAL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,STRONG FOUL ODORS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANS DAILY.UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNUSED DEEP FRYER (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WIRE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BASE BOARD WALL UNDER THE REE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE BROKEN,AND MISSING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSRBENT MATERIAL.FOOD ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED WALK-IN FREEZER.UNABLE TO CHECK ALL AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE ITEMS NEEDED AND ELVATE ITEMS FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH DUST,AND UNKNOWN INSECTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY ARE REPLACED WITH CARDBOARD,PRESENTLY ARE DIRTY AND SUTURED WITH WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND PROVIDE A CEILING WIT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE STOPPER PROVIDED FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOOPERS(5 TOTALS). NO BACK FLOW PREVENT INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORAGES,OFFICE AND SHELVES UNDER THE TABLE ARE CLUTTERED/UNORGANIZED .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT NOT NEEDED,AND ORGANIZE ITEMS NEEDED.REMOVE CARD BOARD USED FOR SHELF LINERS.
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED (DUCKS, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN PREP COOLER AND DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB FOR WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MENS WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKINIG. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
  6. License

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN/DRY THROUGHOUT.

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