What is Pho Citi & Sandwich's health inspection score?

Pho Citi & Sandwich has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Pho Citi & Sandwich last inspected?

Pho Citi & Sandwich was last inspected on October 25, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Pho Citi & Sandwich have?

Pho Citi & Sandwich has 22 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Pho Citi & Sandwich safe to eat at?

Pho Citi & Sandwich has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Pho Citi & Sandwich serve?

Pho Citi & Sandwich serves Vietnamese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Pho Citi & Sandwich

Name: Pho Citi & Sandwich
Address: 5100 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 82

5100 N BROADWAY , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/25/2024

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0Good

Vietnamese•Uptown

Ranked #199 of 750 in UptownBetter than 87% of vietnamese restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Oct 25, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Jun

Mar 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

Oct

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE INTERIOR NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS VACUUMS, POWER TOOLS, AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AND STORE ALL ITEMS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

58/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NONE OF THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES IN CASE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROCEDURES IN CASE A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT OCCURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THE TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MISSING TWO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THEIR FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 22

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED COPIES FROM ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN COPIES ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NONE OF THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURES IN CASE OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND PROCEDURES IN CASE A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT OCCURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS IN THE TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MISSING TWO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP IN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO TAKE COURSE AND OBTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THEIR FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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