NHA TRANG RESTAURANT in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/14/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at NHA TRANG RESTAURANT in an inspection dated 04/14/2023.

Located at 1104-1106 W ARGYLE ST in the Uptown area, the establishment serves the local community. The Uptown neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Procedures for Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events - Comments: Observed No Procedure and Kit for Vomiting and Diarrheal Events on Premises. Instructed the Person in Charge to Provide a Procedure and Kit for Employees, Including a Sanitizing Spray Effective Against Norovirus When Responding to Vomiting or Diarrheal Events That Involve the Discharge of Vomitus or Fecal Matter Onto Surfaces in the Food Establishment. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005. Citation Issued.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The second violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied and Accessible - Comments: Observed Hand Washing Sinks Throughout the Kitchen Preparation Area Not Accessible and Being Blocked with Boxes. Instructed the Person in Charge to Ensure All Handsinks Are Always Accessible for Employees to Wash Their Hands. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030(c), Citation Issued.. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.

The third violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: Food-contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized - Comments: Observed the Interior of the Ice Machine Bin and Interior Guard with Some Dirt, Not Clean. Instructed the Person in Charge T. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/14/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.