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Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang

4953-4955 N Broadway, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Aug 3, 2026

23

Inspections on record

11

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 3, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE GARBAGE CAN FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
  2. #22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR DISPLAY COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- SLICED MANGO 46.2F, MIXED FRUITS IN 46.4F, MILK 45.5F, MONGBEANS 48.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  3. #33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  4. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
  5. #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
  6. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
  7. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  8. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
  9. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 3, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2026ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 16, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2023Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2023ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 1, 2022ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 21, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 2, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2018CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 31, 2017ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 26, 2016ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 28, 2014CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 6, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 18, 2013LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang — questions

Did Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang pass its last health inspection?
Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang at 4953-4955 N Broadway was inspected on Aug 3, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Tank Noodle Pho Xe Tang?
The most recent inspection cited 9 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE GARBAGE CAN FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTR
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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