SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PANANG NOODLE & RICE.

EAT. 84/100

800 N CLARK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 23, 2014 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 23
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CAN OPENER BLADE, TOP OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, SHELVES ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE SAME SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION.

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

WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 2
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

JUL 3
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND SCOURING PADS IN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND SINK FREE FROM ANY UTENSILS AND DEBRIS.

JUL 31
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ANY OPEN #10 CANS OF FOOD IN COOLERS MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER & AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS & WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT OR CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT DISHWASHING & POT WASHING AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER KNOB AT 2-COMP SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX/REPLACE. THE HANDSINK BY THE DIPPER WELL AREA IS SLOW-DRAINING, MUST FIX & MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 21LBS OF TOFU AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-48 DEGREES F. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PEANUT SAUCE AT 49 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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

SEE REINSPECTION REPORT FROM 4-26-2010.

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

SEE REINSPECTION REPORT FROM 4-26-2010.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SEE REINSPECTION REPORT FROM 4-26-2010.

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APR 16
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTOL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. (MUST ALSO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AS NEEDED)

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. PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN IT'S ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. (BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS)

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. IMPROPERLY STORING MULTI USE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

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

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 BETTER ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BROOMS AND MOPS.

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