MAR 3
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GARLIC & CHILI THAI CUISINE.
EAT. 97/100
1232 N LA SALLE DR · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 3, 2017 · passed
10 of 11 inspections passed.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
10 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
none critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN DRY STORAGE ARE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN COOLER. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT PERMITTED. FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS MUST BE USED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AT THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS BENEATH THE CHEST FREEZERS AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED VENTILATION COVER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.
MAY 92016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils on shelving next to the kitchen 2 door cooler not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use and maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Remove aluminum foil liner on bottom shelving of kitchen prep table and seal rust on bottom of said table using a non-toxic finish and maintain. Broken lid on 1 chest freezer at rear storage room must be replaced/repaired and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Mechanical ventilation inside the employees toilet room is not working.Instructed to repair and maintain.
AUG 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED BROKEN LIDS OF CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT WRAPPED INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKAGE ON FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
DEC 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REGLUE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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MAY 192014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 19
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR.
JUL 12013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND CHEST FREZZER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, DOOD DEBRIES ALL ALONG. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK NOTED UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NOTED AT STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
APR 22012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 2
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALL LINERS UNDER PREP TABLE OR STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: WINDOW SILL TO THE RIGHT OF FRYER, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES & UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE OR DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND/BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS & AROUND WATER TANK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
JAN 192011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2011
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER FLOWING FROM THE MIDDLE TO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT FROM AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK DIVIDER WHEN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND RELEASED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED PROPERLY FOR DISHWASHING PURPOSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE GLASS 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN THE RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN PREP COOLER AND BEVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE MILK.
JAN 202010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SEAL IN PREP AREA.
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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOLERS,ALONG WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
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. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR ALL CRACKS IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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