PAULA'S THAI KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2441 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

117

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18

2026

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME, INCLUDING SPICES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SEVERAL WOODEN BOWLS AND RUBBER SPATULAS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, BURNT, CHIPPED AND BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AND INTERIOR METAL DOOR OF THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR TOGO CONTAINER BASKET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.HOSE NOTED AT MENTIONED SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM AND FAR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 24

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

DEC 10

2024

PASS 13 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSRVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS MEANS OF REPAIR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATON AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AROUND AND BEHING ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 2

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26

2024

FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EAST SIDE CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS AT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS AMD MAINTAIN FACILITY ROODENT PROOF.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROPERLY WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINAIN,

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH OPENS SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER IN COOKING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSRVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DEEPFRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIMPENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ORGANIZE AND SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 3

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED INSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME INCLUDING SPICES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AND SOME REPAIRED WITH TAPE INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AND RAW WOOD LINER UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL.----NOTED DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A DIRTY PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER BEING USED FOR SOAKING NOODLES.-----NOTED DIRTY RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST USE CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

NOV 29

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKING LINE AND STORED IMPROPERLY BELOW FOOD PREP AREA. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.

NOV 15

2021

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE BACKROOM NEAR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. OBSERVED A FURNACE ROOM OFF OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM WITH APPROXIMATELY RODENT DROPPINGS. OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKING LINE AND STORED IMPROPERLY BELOW FOOD PREP AREA. STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS OF BASEMENT AND REAR ROOM NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN.

SEP 29

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA . AFTER MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED WIDE RICE NOODLE STORED IN CONTAINERS AT TEMP OF 49.8F;COOKED PORK PORTIONED IN SMALL BAGS STORED IN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 47.9 TO 50F; MARINED RAW CHICKEN STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 60F; MARINETED RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50.2F; OBSERVED FRESH EGGS(OVER A DOZEN) STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 60.6F TO 64F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUND 25,VALUE 120. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION CHEST FREEZER LINER(REAR PREP).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR IN PREP/REAR AREA.REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 1

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MASK, ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, -

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOT ALL DRY INGREDIENT IS LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME, MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POT WITH FOOD INSIDE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, FRYER, DISH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

APR 22

2020

FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS WITH GLOVED HANDS AFTER HANDLING NON FOOD PRODUCTS(REAR DOOR KNOB TO CLOSE REAR DOOR,ETC). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HAND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHROOM AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, -

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOT ALL DRY INGREDIENT IS LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME,MUST PROVIDE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POT WITH FOOD INSIDE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Minor Chemical Safety

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AND FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, FRYER, DISH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SEP 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HAND OUT)

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP BEING THAWED IMPROPERLY ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RUN COLD WATER OVER FOOD, OR THAW IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POT WITH FOOD INSIDE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, FRYER, DISH STORAGE COMPARTMENTS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE NON-WORKING 3-DOOR COOLING UNIT FROM REAR PREP. HARBORING CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SEP 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS WHEN HELD MORE THAN 24 HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATON VENTS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 16

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSDE WASHROOM AND REAR DISHWASHINGA AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 3-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST CLEAN AND AMINTAIN.

MAR 14

2018

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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