ROONG PETCH THAI RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1828 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2015.

Last inspected Jan 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER WOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 9

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MEAT IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE. FOUND A FUNNEL WITH A HOSE RUNNING FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER VENT UNIT TO A BUCKET ON THE FLOOR CATCHING CONDENSATION DRIPPAGE. FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED AWAY FROM THE FUNNEL AND HOSE. MUST REPAIR MACHINE TO PREVENT CONDENSATION DRIPPAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMANS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AND CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN THE REAR CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AREA AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS.

FEB 27

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

STORED OPEN FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR ARE NOT LABELED AND DATED, LABEL AND DATE OPEN FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE KNIVES IN THE HOLDERS ARE NOT CLEAN; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES PRIOR TO STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, RICE COOKER AND FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IS GREASY, DEGREASE AND CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS ARE GREASY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS.

FEB 21

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SLOW LEAK HANDLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE

FEB 14

2013

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATI0NS FROM 10/19/12 INSPECTION REPORT # 1198499 NOT CORRECTED. #31 KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER. #32 BOTH LIDS OF BOX FREEZERS IN BROKEN,IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. #35 WALL AT REAR BOX FREEZER STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #43 WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SLOW LEAK HANDLE AT HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE

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OCT 19

2012

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTH LIDS OF BOX FREEZERS IN BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE THROUGHOUT EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOKS LINE, ON WALLS AT COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKS WOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT REAR BOX FREEZER STORAGE WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

GREASE ON LIGHT SHIELDS ON COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

GREASE ON NOZZLE, HANDLES AND SOAP DISPENSER OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 21

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 12

2010

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION( WALK-IN COOLER).OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT IN WALK-IN COOLER RELEASING EXCESS WASTE WATER ,WHICH IS DRIPPING ON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES.THE GRILL THAT COVERS THE CONDENSER UNIT IS RUSTY.FOOD THAT WAS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE UNIT WAS DISCARDED.(TOFU,CUT GREEN AND RED PEPPERS, NODDLES ETC.)INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD UNDER THE UNIT, USE OTHER SHELVES, AND KEEP ALL FOOD TIGHTLY COVERED. NEED TO REPAIR UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS FIXED.(FAX #312 746- 4240). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO62896-15.POUNDS 15, VALUE 50

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED ,OBSERVED GROUND WITH LITTER(PAPERS,FOOD, CIGARETTE BUTTS,EMPTY SODA CANS,ETC.)ALSO A OPENED SMALL GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH GARBAGE INSIDE.EXCESS BEES,HOUSE FLIES AND OTHER INSECT AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS.EXCESS WATER ON GROUND (GARBAGE AREA)FROM AIR CONDITION DISCHARGE UNIT.MUST RE-ROUTE WASTE WATER PIPE ON DRAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO62896-15.

Minor Sanitation

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.REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND WOOD FROM ON TOP THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, EXCESS GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPATMENT SINK (BLACK SLIME ON IT )REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD WALL, SAME PLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS

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