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Viet Nam Restaurant

1032 W Argyle St, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 12, 2026

26

Inspections on record

12

Times passed

6

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 12, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK AND MENS BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 50.5F, MIXED VEGETABLES EGG ROLL 60.1F/64F,SHRIMP 48.7F, CHICKEN 59.8F, TOFU 44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
  3. #23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP COOLERS. SUCH FOOD COOKED NOODLES, SHRIMPS, VEGETABLES, SOUPS ETC SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS 10 LBS WORTH $120. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
  5. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
  6. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
  7. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- A) CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS AT THE PREP AREA. B) GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  8. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Mar 12, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 28, 2024ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2023CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 20, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 8, 2021Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Nov 13, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 9, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 18, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jan 17, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 5, 2013Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2013CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 15, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 17, 2011License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 11, 2011LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Viet Nam Restaurant — questions

Did Viet Nam Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
Viet Nam Restaurant at 1032 W Argyle St was inspected on Mar 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 26 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at Viet Nam Restaurant?
The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK AND MENS BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL AHND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDA
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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