SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROYAL THAI CUISINE.

BEAT. 48/100

2209 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 12, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 12
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: RAW CHICKEN AT 52.0F IN THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER, COOKED NOODLES AT 68.7F AND RAW EGGS AT 67.9F AT THE GRILL LINE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $80.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR CLEANING EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED CLEAN RICE COOKER STORED ON WOODEN PLANK DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SEVERAL DRAIN PLUGS AND DRAIN FILTERS THROUGHOUT PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HEAVILY-SOILED AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DRAIN FILTERS AND DRAIN PLUGS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUBMING FIXTURES EASILY-CLEANABLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING STAFF ON-SITE WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 2
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYER AND STOVE AND INSIDE MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING OVER REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN RESTROOM LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OCT 11
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 4
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS, BEHIND COOLERS, FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN AND INFRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER 9COCONUT MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, RICE COOKER AND PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

SEP 30
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

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SEP 23
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MAKER AT ALL TIMES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE FREEZER UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,STOVE AND DEEP FRYER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON COVING BASEBOARD NEXT TO THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND AROUND PIPE ON FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM.

OCT 4
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 27
2021
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER CONTAINING NOODLES AND SOFT DRINKS AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FURNACE ROOM, UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER, AND BEHIND AND NEXT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUL 8
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD SPLATTER ON SOME WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

JUN 29
2020
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, INSIDE THE DISH MACHINES MECHANICALS, ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND BEHIND THE TALL, GLASS DOOR COOLER, UNDER THE PREP TABLE ON THE WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RICE COOKER BEING USED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK TO PREPARE RICE. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT COOK RICE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PREPARE FOODS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS STORED PILED ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AND HANGING ON THE OVEN DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SHELVING MUST LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET BOWL BASE EXTREMELY DIRTY IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.----FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL VENT IN THE KITCHEN.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION, PREP TABLES FOUND WITH DIRT AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----TAPE USED AS A SEALANT ON THE METAL WALL SEAMS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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 WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINEND IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 8
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THAT CORAL SECTION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 16
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT LEFT UPPER CORNER AND ON WATER TUBE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER CONDENSER.

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

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER ABOVE PREP TABLE TOP ALSO OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON WALL ADJACENT TO VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAPER/REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALL BY VENTILATION HOOD.

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

PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE.

MAR 10
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE EXCESS FROST/ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE UPRIGHT REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI FROM THE BASEMENT AREA AT ALL CORNERS, BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK AND BEHIND WASHING MACHINES.

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT CLOSEST TO THE HOT WATER HEATER TANKS. ALSO SEAL 3 OPEN PIPES IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND LARGE PIPES ON THE WEST SIDE WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE CEILING.

MAY 8
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORNED OUT, DISCOLORED WITH CUTS AND REMOVE FOIL/CARDBOARD LINERS FROM COOKING STOVE/SHELVING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

KNIFE RACKS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND FLOORS BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE AND KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN YOUR FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM AN ANSI APPROVED COURSE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 14
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

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

MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN SAME AREA, AND CLEAN ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA ON CEILING,

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET, AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AR EXPOSED HAND SINK,

FEB 27
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER ,WOK) ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND CLEAN ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA ON CEILING,

JUL 26
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR UPPER PANEL ,TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALL OVER THE PLASTIC LID AND ALONG THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE, TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MACHINE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

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

ALL BULK CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL. ALSO ALL FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL.

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

MUST REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE TUBE/PIPE BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER.

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

FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, DEEP FRYER ,WOK) ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

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

WALL VENT ABOVE THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF THE KITCHEN,VENT INSIDE HE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA, HANDLING FOODS, MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

JUL 3
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED, CLEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING FROM ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.

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