What is Miss Saigon's health inspection score?

Miss Saigon has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Miss Saigon last inspected?

Miss Saigon was last inspected on July 9, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Miss Saigon have?

Miss Saigon has 30 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Miss Saigon safe to eat at?

Miss Saigon has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Miss Saigon

Name: Miss Saigon
Address: 1129 W ARGYLE ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 73

1129 W ARGYLE ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/9/2024

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0Good

Uptown

Ranked #340 of 745 in Uptown

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jul 9, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

21 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 62/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (73/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1129 W ARGYLE ST , Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Dec

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX (LID/COVER) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med10 Basic

13 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON MENU WITH NO ASTERISK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST REPAINT RUSTY METAL GREASE BOX (LID/COVER) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK OR SODA CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED LEAVES, CARDBOARDS AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BRICK WALL BEHIND FRONT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Base deductions−40 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Dec 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE PREP AREA FLOOR (UNDER MICROWAVES) AND LITTER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN/KEEP DRY FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−26 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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