Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Saigon Pho
3220-3222 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago 60659 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass w/ Conditions
Most recent result
Mar 28, 2025
10
Inspections on record
2
Times passed
4
Times failed
Violations cited on Mar 28, 2025
- #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHMACHINE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING LEAKING AT BOTH MENS/WOMENS WASHROOMS AT 3220 W BRYN MAWR SIDE THAT IS NOT USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING LEAKS.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
- #60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2603791 DATED ON 10/01/24 NOT CORRECTED-#58 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 21, 2020 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Saigon Pho — questions
- Did Saigon Pho pass its last health inspection?
- Saigon Pho at 3220-3222 W Bryn Mawr Ave was inspected on Mar 28, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 10 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
- What violations were cited at Saigon Pho?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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