King Pho Chicago in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/17/23

CHICAGO, IL - King Pho Chicago received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/17/2023.

Located at 5414-5416 W DEVON AVE in the Edgebrook area, the establishment serves the local community. The Edgebrook neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 7 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation concerned pest management. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Found Person in Charge with No Sanitation Certificate.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Flies can transfer pathogens from garbage and feces to food preparation areas.

The second violation related to hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Found No City of Chicago Sanitation Manager on Premises While Handling Tcs Foods.(handles Pork,beef,etc.).priority Foundation.citation Issued.7-38-012.must Provide.. 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. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The third violation concerned food storage practices. Inspectors documented: Food Properly Labeled. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.

The fourth violation regarded food storage. Inspectors documented: Original Container - Comments: Found Bulk Food Not Labeled (sugar, Flour,etc.) Must Label.. Chemical contamination from improper storage can cause acute poisoning.

The fifth violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Found Following Not Clean: Tables, Interior of Coolers, and Sinks.must Clean.. 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. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.

The sixth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Found Floors Not Clean Behind and Under Heavy Equipment.must Clean.. 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 seventh violation concerned hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training - Comments: Found Food Handler at Premises with No Foodhandler Training.must Provide.. 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. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

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 04/17/2023 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.