JAVA THAI.
4272 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING HANDS, WITHOUT USING SOAP, IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEFORE SLICING VEGETABLES WITH BARE HANDS, IN PREPERATION FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, WITH SOAP. ALSO INSTRUCTED NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. OPERATOR PROVIDED GLOVES FOR FEMALE COOK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED SMALL SPOONS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN CLEAN SEPERATE CONTAINER.
OBSERVED RUST, GREASE AND/OR DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SHELVES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR COVER OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1588242 ON 11-12-15 NOT CORRECTED #29-.#33- THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL COOLERS STILL OBSERVED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.#34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS STILL NOTED UNDER ALL COOLERS AND SAWDUST LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES
NOV 122015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #1199675 ON 1-8-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PLASTIC CRATE USED AS SHELVING. MUST CLEAN.#33- THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE GAS STOVE, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34- ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35-EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL AT THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGOUT THE KITCHEN.
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT INSIDE ICE OF MACHINE.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.
JAN 82015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PLASTIC CRATE USED AS SHELVING. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR METHOD IN COOLER.
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE GAS STOVE, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN KITCHEN.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL AT THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN.
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APR 242014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND LOWER PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY CASE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN REAR OR REPLACE,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS/FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP, STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
APR 52013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RACKS ABOVE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR, STOVE HOOD HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME/DIRT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOORS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF GRIME AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN IN CREVICES, CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
WALL BEHIND EXPOSED SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUIST DETAIL CLEAN.
MAY 92012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
Front counter table in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, rear storage shelving, front counter storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, ice machine, 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room need cleaning.
Walls that had peeling paint, exoposed raw wood in kitchen, front counter area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had exposed brick in storage room shall be repaired/sealed.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAR 162011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER ABOVE HANDSINK; CABINETS IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES ABOVE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA AND AIR FAN IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AND PUT LABEL ON CONTAINERS
NOV 222010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Storage shelves under display and front counter, sinks, and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor in toilet and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling in kitchen and walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls and ceiling.
Light bulb not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.
Unnecessary articles in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.
MAY 282010PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
Storage shelves rusted inside cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Establishment through-out not cleaned- floor, sinks, cooking euipment, shelves dry goods and inside coolers, coolers, small appliances, counters, interior ice machine panel, containers, oven, prep table, ledge of shelves. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize entire premises.
Floor through-out not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor through-out and behind and under all equipment. Repair floor through-out, must reseal floor to have smooth easily cleanable surface.
Walls and ceiling throught-out not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes in walls and ceiling and repaint. Baseboard not maintained throught-out. Instructed to seal gaps along wallbase and install coving.
Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.
Oven in kitchen not under ventilation. Instructed to install exhaust exhaust fan or have documentation to indict that equipment is properly install and ventilation is not required.
Thermometer not working inside cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer and have all thermometers visible inside coolers.
Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises, in storage room and on shelves. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize supplies.
MAY 212010PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal air temperature of cooler at 45.6F while storing condiments and vegetables. Instructed to repair cooler and have cooler maintaining internal temperature at 40F or below. "Held for inspection" placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
Storage shelves rusted inside cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Establishment through-out not cleaned- floor, sinks, cooking euipment, shelves dry goods and inside coolers, coolers, small appliances, counters, interior ice machine panel, containers, oven, prep table, ledge of shelves. Instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize entire premises.
Floor through-out not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor through-out and behind and under all equipment. Repair floor through-out, must reseal floor to have smooth easily cleanable surface.
Walls and ceiling throught-out not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes in walls and ceiling and repaint. Baseboard not maintained throught-out. Instructed to seal gaps along wallbase and install coving.
Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.
Oven in kitchen not under ventilation. Instructed to install exhaust exhaust fan or have documentation to indict that equipment is properly install and ventilation is not required.
Thermometer not working inside cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer and have all thermometers visible inside collers.
Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises, in storage room and on shelves. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize supplies.
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