OCT 3
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RICE THAI ASIAN KITCHEN.
YOUR CALL. 76/100
1136 W THORNDALE AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 3, 2022 · passed
11 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
11 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
COOKS LINE WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDED A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.
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.
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 62021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
JAN 162020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 52019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 5
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 82018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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 282017PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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 312017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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 242017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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
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 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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 212016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 92015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
APR 152014PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2014
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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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