HANDS ON THAI & SUSHI.
5056 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 11 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 172023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILDUP ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR REPAINT THE SHELVES.
CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.
THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE THE FAN.
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
DEC 62022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 222022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
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/COOKING AREA. #49-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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS AND TOTAL VALUE $50.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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 ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
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.
FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
DEC 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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
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
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.
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
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
OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST USE PROTECTED WOOD OR OTHER FOOD APPROVED MATERIALS FOR FOOD STORAGE
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THAT SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IS METAL AND DETERIORATED AND RUSTED. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING VENT WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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NOV 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS20 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK.
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 DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). (CORRECTED ON SITE - SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED AND REPAIRED THE SAID DISHMACHINE - NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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
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
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK (RIGHT SIDE) WITH HEAVY WATER LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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 STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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 PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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.
JAN 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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, COOKED BREADED CRABS AT 54.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $60.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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 GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST MAINTAIN A HIGH DEGREE OF PERSONAL CLEANLINESS AND CONFORMS HYGIENIC PRACTICES (WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES AT EVERY TASK DURING FOOD PREPARATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (B)
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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.
APR 202017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 going to the prep area to protect the food from any contamination and prevent customer to enter to the prep area.
Clean in detail the mop sink and maintain.
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 cooler 6" off the floor and all food supply in the rear prep area, must be elevated off the floor.
Filter on the hood above the wok station with grease build-up. Must clean, remove grease and maintain.
Observed manager preparing sushi, not wearing hair restrain. Instructed to wear hair restraint.
All wiping cloth must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.(Not all over the chopping board and prep table).
OCT 202016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
Found excessive dust build up on floor near back door (in kitchen) near dishwasher. Must remove and detail clean. Must maintain same.
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.
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.
APR 222016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 violation. 7-38-030.
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.
Must provide self closing mechanism for kitchen door directly across from restroom.
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