Viet Nam Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
55
Score
The most recent inspection for VIET NAM RESTAURANT, located at 1032 W Argyle St in Chicago, IL, was conducted on March 12, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk score of 55. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and five minor violations. Across 25 scored inspections, VIET NAM RESTAURANT has historically maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk assessments.
25
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
50
Apr 4, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
58
Apr 1, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 27, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Jan 20, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
39
Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Nov 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
Nov 9, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Dec 22, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 18, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
55
Nov 18, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 30, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 13, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
May 15, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 17, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 12, 2026 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
43
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
10
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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
22
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
23
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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