Rice Thai Asian Kitchen

Chicago Health Dept

1136 W THORNDALE AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

14 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Oct 2022.

Last inspected Oct 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2022

Inspection history

OCT 3

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

COOKS LINE WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDED A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALLS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD.----- FLOOR UNDER THE METAL RACK SHELVING WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. ----WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IE: HANDBAG ON METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE STORAGE IN A NON-FOOD AREA.

JUL 6

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

JAN 21

2020

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 16

2020

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT 46.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE FOR HAND SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

MAR 5

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

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NOV 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

SEP 28

2017

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT NOTH SITD OF THE KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED ON PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT BLACK PORTABLE FAN IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

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

DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT NORTH-EAST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 31

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NO HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE SERVING WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVILY STAINED AND BULGED CEILING TILES AT REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT) SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MAR 24

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(OVER 20) ON PREMISES.INSIDE STORAGE OF MOP/WATER TANK ROOM,AND UNDER THE REACH-IN COOLER AT NORTH SIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NO HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE SERVING WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOP SINK FULL OF ITEMS INCLUDED YELLOW BUCKET.INTERIOR OF THE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND UNKNOWN SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER THE COOLERS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVILY STAINED AND BULGED CEILING TILES AT REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT) SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

OCT 25

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

JAN 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TOP OF COOLERS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP OF COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DEEP FRYER AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY DEEP FRYERS. MUST REPLACE BURNT BULB INSIDE COOLER.

JAN 9

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY/LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THEROMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLOOR CLUTTERED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTAIL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES OF EMPLOYEES PRINTED ON PREMISES.

JUN 17

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. FRESH FRUIT COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH SHATTERPROOF BULB.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

APR 15

2014

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A GAP LESS THAN 1 INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BOTH DOOR SWEEPS TO PREVENT FUTURE INTRUSION POINTS FOR RODENTS/PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS TO DISPENSE DRY BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.

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