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Saigon House

Restaurant

4200 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Northwest Side

Sep 9, 2026 — License inspection

Fail

Required before the city issues a business license.

No vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit on site, and missing handwashing sink in dishwashing area.

Key Findings

  • No vomit and diarrhea cleanup kit or procedures available on site.
  • Missing handwashing sink in the dishwashing area; must install with hot and cold running water, soap, and paper towels.
  • Clutter observed in rear area with plates, utensils, and boxes; must be removed or organized.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector's Notes:

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Violation code #10 — ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY OF CHICAGO PLUMBING LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

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Inspection History

Saigon House has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 21, 2026.

Sep 21, 2026Pass

License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.

Sep 9, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

3 violations
Jan 27, 2026Not Ready

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