Chicago
52
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Always Thai

1825 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
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52/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 4 inspections for sanitation, food temperature

Inspections
4
2 passed
Last Inspected
2010-09-29
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
52/100
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Passed most recent inspection (2010-09-29)
Failed 2 inspections (2010, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2010-09-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #413813

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

2010-09-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.9F,CUT UP CUCUMBERS AT TEMP OF 50F,BOTH UNITS MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARD...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL EXCESS DIRTY FOAM AROUND THE PIPE AND CEILING.REPLACE WITH CLEAN MATERIAL.REMOVE DIRTY PLASTIC AROUND WALL FAN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING:ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EQUIPMENTS,PIPE BEHIND COOKINGEQUIPMENT,SHELVES AND UNDER ...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

RE-SEAL AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.CLEAN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND GREASE TRAP NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN AND PAINT WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SEAL HOLES ON WALLS.

minor Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELD, IN PREP AREA.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD.(GREASE AND...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-03-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-02-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURE OF 104.6F; FOUND COOKED RICE STORED IN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT TEM...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOY WEARIN...

critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP REAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE , IN FRONT OF IT A SHELF WITH FOOD SPICES,AND MO...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, FROM 1-21-09, REPORT#147989.(#33)MUST CLEAN AND M...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(BUILD UP GREASE)

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REMOVE DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.KEEP WALL CLEAN.

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