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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Pho Spicier Thai Cuisine

3500 W Montrose Ave

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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Jul 28, 2026

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6 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP MUST SEAL OR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND PEELING WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND REPAINT WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. OBSERVED BIG OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND RERIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

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