AROY THAI RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4654 N DAMEN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Mar 2016).

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2016.

Last inspected Mar 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 16

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW BEEF AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR ABOVE READY TO EAT FOODS LIKE HAM, SAUCES, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN ORDER OF ASCENDING FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE WITH READY TO EAT FOODS ON TOP AND RAW FOODS AT THE BOTTOM. FACILITY MOVED RAW FOODS TO BOTTOM SHELF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON THE WATER STATION COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA AND UTENSILS, AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE-MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS INVERTED AND TO MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOBS AND NECK EXTENDER TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD, CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT, PERMIT ON SITE FOR FLOOR WORK TO BE STARTED,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN STOPPERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

OCT 21

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD, CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SINK STOPPERS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN STOPPERS.

OCT 8

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR 46.4 F WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7 -38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON COOLER.

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING ATORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. FOUNF THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN COOLER STATED ABOVE: 6 LBS OF BEEF AT 48.0F-49.0F, 1 LB OF SQUID AT 51.0F, 5 LBS OF PORK AT 51.9F, 15 LBS OF POTSTICKERS AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. VALUE $100, 27 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD, CUTTING BOARDS AND INTERIOR OF COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN UNDER EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SINK STOPPERS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN STOPPERS.

APR 7

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers and freezers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment exterior, oven, deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove heavy grease build-up.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wall base and behind equipment in prep area and storage room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light not provided inside furnace room. Instructed to install light fixture.

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AUG 14

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATA/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.

OCT 29

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 15

2012

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 679610,DATED 3/14/12.#34-MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #41-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECTS HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE; FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER; CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES/ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS ON THE PREP AREA. WALL VENT WITH DUST BUILD UP AND RUSTED INSIDE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 14

2012

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS,METAL SHELF WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS,ICE BUILD UP(ON TOP OF PREP COOLER),GAS PIPES BEHIND /SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOPSINK

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR AREA BY MOPSINK TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE

JUN 3

2010

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.// ALL FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATION NEEDS TO BE DATES AND LABEL.ON SELF AND DRY STORAGE

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. POTS IN THE FOOD AREA NEEDS TO BE REMOVED OR NEEDS TO INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INVERT ALL POTS AND PLATES.

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. ALL CUTTING BOARDS NEEDS TO BE REPLACE DUE TO OPEN SEAMS. REMOVE ALL THE FOIL THAT IS BEING USED AS A COVER FOR SHELFS. ALL GARBAGE CANS THUR OUT NEED TO HAVE LID AND TIGHT FITTING.

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. ALL THE SHELF AND DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE REACH IN UNIT NEED DETAIL CLEANING ICE MACHINE,NEED DETAIL CLEANING

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. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, STOCK AREA, STORAGE SHELF,ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANING.THIS IS WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINGING,

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY MOP SINK

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEEDS HAIR NETS,OR HAT

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