BENNY THAI.

Chicago Health Dept

3021 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

6 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Jun 2024.

Last inspected Jun 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 5

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Other

17. PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED,BROKEN EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND SAID EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

SEP 20

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM TOP OF MEN'S URINAL WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

SEP 18

2023

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST.

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK FROM TOP OF MEN'S URINAL WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

MAY 25

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFED WITH COMMON NAME (RICEM SUGAR, SALT ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR AND IN REAR EXIT DOOR (LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER).

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (COCONUT MILK, CURRY PASTE ETC) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

APR 29

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE FROM THE PREMISES.

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APR 16

2021

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO DOOR OR BARRIER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. PREMISES HAS A PRIVATE PARTY ROOM IN THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT WHICH REQUIRES THE CUSTOMERS TO WALK DOWN A HALLWAY WITH ACCESS TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR OR BARRIER TO THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A SIGN STATING "EMPLOYEES ONLY." PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN A COPY OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATRUES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS PROVIDED FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. THE LOG BOOK MUST CONTAIN A RECORD OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES, TRAP AND MONITORING STATIONS PLACED OR MONITORED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WAS LOCATED AT THE SUPPLY LINE TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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