SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SIAM TREASURE RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 67/100

7152 N HARLEM AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 26, 2018 · passed

12 of 16 inspections passed, 4 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interior door gaskets at coolers,cutting boards,kitchen storage shelfs,sides of hot cooking equipments to remove grease build-up,and maintain.

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

Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the premises in need for a detail cleaning and maintain.

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

Instructed to detail clean and sanitize interiors of light shields in kitchen areas and remove peeling paint on wall near the blender must be smooth,easily cleanable surface and maintain.

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

Observed small water leak at the base of faucet of the dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

JUL 7
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to only store foods in food grade materials and to maintain. Observed a torn gasket on the right door of the prep cooler near the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

JUN 28
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed ice machine that produces ice for human consumption with a black, mold like substance on the interior contact surfaces. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to only store foods in food grade materials and to maintain. Observed a torn gasket on the right door of the prep cooler near the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed wash rags stored around the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to store in sanitizer solution or a designated dry area.

NOV 4
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP/STORAGE SHELF WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE (NEXT TO DISH MACHINE).

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME AND BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION ON SIDES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH/BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

FEB 9
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH FOOD SPILLAGE IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.

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FEB 19
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

FEB 17
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE PROVIDED ON PREMISES. HOT RUNNING WATER AT 56.8 F AT EXPOSED HANDSINK, THREE COMPARTMENT AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PREMISES MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 110 F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

MULTI AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

DEEP FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLE, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY. REAR EXIT DOOR WORN AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TRESHOLD.

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

WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

OCT 15
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND UNDER COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR/RIPPED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MAY 7
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

APR 30
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID AND LIPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SPILLS BY THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO REPAIR PLASTIC LINING FALLING OF THE COVING BY THE DEEP FRYER AT THE PREP AREA.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 20
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelving above 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors in rear kitchen storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls in kitchen prep area by 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tile in dining area, shall be replaced.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

JAN 31
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in coolers, reach in freezer.

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

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Non food contact surafaces of ice machine that had rust, shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in kitchen prep area under prep tables need detailed cleaning, floors under grill needs detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, bathroom, shall be replaced. ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vent in bathroom not clean needs detailed cleaning.

APR 20
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooking equipment, interior ice machine panel, exhaust hood and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Faucet at three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair or replace washer.

DEC 10
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN (WITH GREASE BUILT UP) AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 3
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #162876 DATED 10/19/09. #30-MUST PROVIDE LABEL/ NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. #35-MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN.

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