Chicago
83
EAT

Always Thai

1825 W Irving Park, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
83/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
13 passed
Last Inspected
2023-01-18
Pass Rate
68%
3 failures
Score
83/100
EAT
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-01-18
Failed 3 inspections (2016, 2016, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 30 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 30×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other serious
2023-01-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNETH EQUIPMENT.

2022-01-27 Pass Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIGHT SIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. MUST REATTACH OR REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

2021-01-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

2020-02-05 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-01-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SOME SHELVING NOTED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT SIDES OF DEEP FRYER AND SIDE OF WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK TO BE SERVED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS FROM THE REAR PATIO WALK WAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED CLOTH UPHOLSTERED WOODEN BEAMS BEING STORED ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WET MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BEHIND KITCHEN BOX FREEZER AND METAL SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD EXHAUST. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR SHIELDING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2018-04-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, REMOVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT FRONT SERVING BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER ON FLOOR UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT DRY

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN WALL AND PEELING PAINT AT MOP STORAGE AREA,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING PIPE BEHIND MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED AT BAR /SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IT UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL

2017-12-15 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2017-04-04 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-12-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-28 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/23/16 REPORT##: 1728212 (33)OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED GRASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GR...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNRATH MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE MOP SINK MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2016-02-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOOR UNDERNETH 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRCUED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITION...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED GRASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHID COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON KITCHEN WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE IN REAR STORAGE MOP SINK MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2015-03-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2014-06-09 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS BEING STORED RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN DISHES TO PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WHILE BEING STORED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE NUTS AND BOLTS HOLDING THE GREASE TRAP TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND DIM LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE TO-GO PACKING STATION IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE TOILET WATER IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM CONTINUOSLY RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO HAVE TOILET REPAIRED.

2013-04-11 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BOTTOM PREP TABLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

2012-10-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

SIX (6) EGG ROLLS AT 87.3F AND ONE WON TON AT 82.9F BEING HELD IN PAN ON SHELVING NEXT TO STOVE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE OR COOL FOODS TO 40F THEN REHEAT TO 165F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATI...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN FROM INSPECTION ON 5-13-11 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010 (B).

minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUSTY METAL, HOLES AND OPEN CREVICES ACCUMULATING FOOD DEBRIS. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH MATERIAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. LID OF BOX FREEZER BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH PE...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

2011-05-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
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; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 54F, TOFU AT TEMP OF 56F, COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 50F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.(C...

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...

2010-09-29 Pass License

No violations found.

2010-09-22 Fail License

No violations found.

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