Mahanakhon Noodle Bar
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-06-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-05-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK, PINK, AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE CREVICES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN APPROPRIATE AREA IN BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOXES IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE CABINET ON THE RIGHT SIDE AS SOON AS YOU ENTER THE FRONT STORAGE AREA TO HAVE A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC THAT IS TORN ON THE SLIDING DOORS ON BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED, BUT STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP, AND THE FLOOR IN THE UNDER THE STAIRS ...
2022-09-28 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2021-03-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A;C)- ALL BOXED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY FOODS STORAGE HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE KITCHEN SMALL DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13:- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP A LINER FOR THE COOKS LINE FOOD CARD
2021-03-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 23 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING KIT OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT /DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT LISTED ON WRITTEN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS THE KITCHEN, AND DISH AREA NOTED NOT ACCESSIBLE. KITCHEN HAND SINK OBSERVED WITH A FOOD STRAINER INSIDE AND BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. DISHWASHING HAND SINKS COMPLETELY COVERED BY A LID, COMPUTER LAPTOP, SURROUNDED BY CLEA...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN OR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED ATHE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS COOKED, READY TO EAT TCS RICE PRE-PORTIONED IN BAGS INSIDE THE REAR DRY FOODS STORAGE ROOM COOLER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE N...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE OR ANY REQUIRED PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. EMPLOYEE NOTED PREPARING FOOD SUCH AS FILLING DOUGH WITH PREPARED VEGETABLE FILLING FOR SPRING ROLLS IN THE DINING ROOM AT A DINING ROOM TABLE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODS MUST BE PREPARED IN THE DESIGNATED F...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST NOT STORE A SOILED TOILET BOWL PLUNGER NEXT TO/UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A NON-FOOD AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL BOXED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY FOODS STORAGE HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED DUCT TAPE BEING USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER BOTTOM EXTERIOR. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE KITCHEN THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE KITCHEN SMALL DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MONITORING THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP A LINER FOR THE COOKS LINE FOOD CARD OR THE HANDLE ON THE MICROWAVE OVEN.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. M...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTREMELY DIRTY TOASTER OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK FROM PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK INTO A BUCKET AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE.----LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL LEAKS AND PROPERLY REPAIR PLUMBING.----GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT S...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A NON-FUNCTIONAL SERVICE SINK LOCATED AT THE DISH WASH AREA. SINK FAUCET NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AS A MEANS OF REPAIR TO SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS AROUND PIPING IN THE KITCHEN CEILING. SURFACES/SEALS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MISSING, DAMAGED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILES, BASEBOARDS, WOODEN SHELVING TH...
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR THE EMPLOYEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290843 ON 6-4-19. #55- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST ALSO REPAIR CRACKS AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...
2019-06-04 Pass License 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TOP LID OF CHEST FREEZER WRAPPED WITH DUCK TAPE AND ALSO TORN RUBBER GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST ALSO REPAIR CRACKS AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOOR AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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