Hands on Thai & Sushi

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

OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILDUP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT THE SHELVES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE FAN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THREE LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITION...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE T RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND ENSURE THAT ANY ONE THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AW...

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 07/26/2021 INSPECTION, REPORT #2523214 NOT CORRECTED: #47-INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/C...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). EGGS AT 48.7F, COOKED RICE AT 49.0F, HALF AND HALF AT 48.3F, CHICKEN AT 46.7F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER. TCS F...

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, PREP AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID P...

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

observed FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER ON ROOM TEMPERATURE 76 F .MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION

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

OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST USE PROTECTED WOOD OR OTHER FOOD APPROVED MATERIALS FOR FOOD STORAGE

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IS METAL AND DETERIORATED AND RUSTED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING VENT WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 (F:3 & 4) FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. DISHMACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISHW...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATE MARKING OF TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE ALL COOLERS (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE HELD OVER 24 HOURS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK (RIGHT SIDE) WITH HEAVY WATER LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR S...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, EMPTY PLASTIC GALLONS, IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PE...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: COOKED BREADED SHRIMP AT 54.6F, CHICKEN AT 49.0F, COOKED BREADED SWEET POTATOES AT 50.0F,...

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PRACTICING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, NOT WASHING HANDS WEARING GLOVES, EATING, TOUCHING GARBAGE CONTAINER, THEN TOUCHED HER NOSE WITH THE SAME GLOVES, THEN PICK-UP FOOD FROM FREEZER INTO FRYER USING THE SAME...

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE AND SHELF, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN FRONT COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA INCLUDING WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE FRONT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

Label and date all food containers with ready to eat potentially hazardous foods inside the wall in cooler and maintain. Also all bulk dry food containers must have a label.

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

Must re caulk along the splash guard of the 3 compartment sink, (with black moldy like substance)and maintain. Found frozen foods stored on a grocery bags. Must replace with food grade storage bags. Must install a physical barrier in the entrance...

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

Clean in detail the mop sink and maintain.

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

Clean in detail the floor behind the coolers, around the water heater, under the 3 compartment sink, along the wall base all corner and thru-out the prep/kitchen area and maintain. Elevate all boxes of foods, food containers inside the walk in coole...

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

Filter on the hood above the wok station with grease build-up. Must clean, remove grease and maintain.

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

Observed manager preparing sushi, not wearing hair restrain. Instructed to wear hair restraint.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

All wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.(Not all over the chopping board and prep table).

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

Found utensil (bowl) stored inside rice. Must remove. All utensils must be stored outside food, in a clean container (or may use scoop with handle outside of food). Must maintain.

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

Found excessive dust build up on floor near back door (in kitchen) near dishwasher. Must remove and detail clean. Must maintain same.

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

Found items stored on the floor in the front corner of dining room/ front prep area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches from the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Found ice scoop improperly stored with handle in the ice (in ice machine). Instructed must stored with handle outside ice, or in a separate clean container. Must maintain.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Facility has 2 compartment sink, in front area, designated as a hand washing sink. Facility must either provide appropriate splash guard in between sink basins, or replace sink to a design designated for hand washing (or can remove sink). Critical vi...

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

Found raw wood surfaces under front counter. Instructed all raw wood must be sealed or painted. All surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

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

Must provide self closing mechanism for kitchen door directly across from restroom.