1032 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
North SideA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Massive rat infestation with over 100 droppings throughout facility, including in food prep and storage areas.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 (RULE #6-501.111) NOT CORRECTED. STILL NOTED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE AT THE FOLLOWING AREA:- --OVER 5 ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE FRONT DINNING AREA AND UNDERNEATH MOTOR HOUSING OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT SAME. -- ONE LIVE ROACH OF TABLE WITH MEAT SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --5 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF CRACKED TILE AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. --OVER 15 RAT DROPPING AND ONE LIVE ROACH ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, GREASE TRAP AND SILVER REFRIGERATOR. -- OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND MUCISAL INSTRUMENTS AND FRONT COUNTER. OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL WITH FANS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT BY THE FRONT WAITERS STATION. --NOTED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE HVAC CLOSET OFF OF DINING ROOM. -- NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE HVAC CLOSET OFF OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.
NOTED OPEN BAIT (OVER 2 BLOCKS OF GREEN PESTICIDES/RODENTICIDE) ON FLOOR BY REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN HVAC CLOSET OFF OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL PESTICIDES/RODENTICIED MUST BE STORED IN AN ENCLOSED BOX/CONTAINER. PRORITY VIOLATION #7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
Viet Nam Restaurant has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 14, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint โ Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.