SIAM PASTA LTD..
7416-7418 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 292022PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT/ DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
3-307.11 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK.
3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
4-904.11 OBSERVED THE TABLEWARE (FORKS, SPOONS, AND BUTTER KNIVES) NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT AND THE CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING TILE AND THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT.
6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN
DEC 62022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT/ DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM ONLY 2019 AND IS NOT UP TO DATE WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION: RECORD OF VISITS FROM THIS YEAR (2022), MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS FROM THE CURRENT YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK.
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE TABLEWARE (FORKS, SPOONS, AND BUTTER KNIVES) NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT AND THE CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING TILE AND THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT.
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 182021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
FOUND PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-18-2021 INSPECTION # 2493077. VIOLATION 53. FOUND TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST PROVVIDE. VIOLATION 55.FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-09. MISSING CEILING TILES REPLACED AT MEN AND WOMAN'S RESTROOM DURING INSPECTION. ALSO, PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT WOMEN RESTROOM.
MAR 182021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED ON DRYING RACKS.
FOUND TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST PROVVIDE.
FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
NOV 182019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR
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SEP 192019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VOMITT SPILL KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SERVICE BAR IN 2ND DINING ROOM WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE.(WATERLINE). MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.
AUG 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5-204.11 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SERVICE BAR IN 2ND DINING ROOM WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN
MAY 82017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS THAI FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABLE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.
NOTED CEILING TILES IN DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW EXPIRED, 10/2016. MUST ENROLL IN SANITATION COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALKING COOLER, FREEZER AND DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD TO STORE FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, MENS TOILET ROOM, AND THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES FOUND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS, REPAIR PEELING PAINT, AND REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN ON THE NORTH WALL, WITH A SEVERE PIPE LEAK. ALSO, THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN KITCHEN BLOCKED BY STACKED UP BUCKETS AND SINK FILLED WITH PLASTIC CONTAINER. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WAS MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. CRITIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ICE CREAM DESSERTS NEED A LABEL OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, RESTAURANT NAME AND ADDRESS.
OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AT REACH IN COOLER NEAR REGISTERS. REPLACE GLASS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER RICE COOKER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILE.
OBSERVED WALLS NEXT TO AND BEHIND COOKING FRYERS AND WOKS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BASEMENT CONTAINING FOOD STORAGE WITH LIGHTS NOT SHEILDED. PROTECT LIGHTS WITH SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 252015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in rear kitchen areas, dining areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
APR 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN.
FOUND CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE SINK AT MEN'S RESTROOM.
FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
JAN 102013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR,(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED). MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD, ALL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS,AND THE DOOR OF THE X3 CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT)WITH RUST AND FOOD STAINED), EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE WOK STATION, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE AND INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,AND TOOL CLOSET IN THE BASEMNENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH (HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING THERMOMETER IN ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER(ONE OUT OF FIVE). MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
PIECES OF BIG AND SMALL WOODS ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE OR DISPOSE OR ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
SEP 162011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
JUL 212011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER, RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT) WITH DEBRIS-DRIED LEAVES, DUST BUILT UP AND SIDER WEB) AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #234087 DATED 5/20/10 #30-LABELED ALL REFRIGERATED FOODS WITH DATE AND NAME.#31- INVERT ALL DISHWARE AND UTENSILS. #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER,ON SIDES,INSIDE OUT. INCLUDE ALL CONNECTED PIPES AND COOLING UNITS RACKS. CLEAN ALL THE TABLES AND GARBAGE CANS,ETC. THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. #41- CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MOSTLY ALONG THE WALLS AND SMALL ROOMS. STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL THE DRAWER OF THE CABINETS IN THE CASHIER AREA AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING STOVE,DEEP FRYER,WOK.BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA BY THE BAR AREA AND BY THE CASHIER, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA(INSIDE THE RESTAURANT AND OUTSIDE)AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN ALL CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR.(NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN ALL CHEST FREEZER).
MAY 202010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABELED ALL REFRIGERATED FOODS WITH DATE AND NAME.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL DISHWARE AND UTENSILS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER, ON SIDES, INSIDE AND OUT. INCLUDE ALL CONNECTED PIPES AND COOLING UNIT RACKS. CLEAN ALL TABLES AND GARBAGE CANS ETC THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MOSTLY ALONG WALLS AND IN SMALL ROOMS. STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 102010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT 234087 DATED 5.20.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT 234087 DATED 5.20.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT 234087 DATED 5.20.10.
MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT 234087 DATED 5.20.10.
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