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SUNSET PHO CAFFE

2856 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL, 60657

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
October 24, 2025
Type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
11
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (11)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

    MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

    OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

    OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

    OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOMS DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON WASHROOMS DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOORVPREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL THE EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING BY FOOD HANDLING REGULATIONS.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.