SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

P S BANGKOK RESTAURANT II.

YOUR CALL. 72/100

2521 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 16, 2015 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16
2015
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO WRAPPED THE FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER. REPLACE WITH US FOOD GRADE BAG.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ALL FOOD CONTAINERS,ALL CONTAINERS WITH SPICES, ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED WALL BESIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/CANOPY WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAITAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

DOOR OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLUTTER IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSE TO THE ICE MAKER. MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE OR DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 3
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOOD AND FILTER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1092589 DATED 09/03/13. #30-ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABEL AND DATE INSIDE PREP COOLERS. #33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. #35- MUST CLEAN KITCHEN WALLS. REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ALL WIRE RACK SHELVING OF THE SAME COOLER, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE DOOR /LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOOD AND FILTER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF BOTH WASHROOMS(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

SEP 3
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABEL AND DATE INSIDE PREP COOLERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN WALLS REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 21
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT STYROFOAM TAKEOUT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

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SEP 13
2012
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #154638 ON 12/3/10 NOT CORRECTED: 30/01 - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. 32/01 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER. TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WITH CLEANBLE MATERIAL. 33/01- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GLASS DOOR COOLER WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34/01 - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR PATIO STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND DIRT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 40/01 - 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. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

MUST INVERT STYROFOAM TAKEOUT FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

DEC 3
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPTMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER. TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WITH CLEANBLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AND GLASS DOOR COOLER WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. ALL STORED ITEMS IN REAR PATIO STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
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. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND DIRT, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
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. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

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