SWEET TAMARIND THAI CUISINE.

Chicago Health Dept

1034 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2010.

2 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2010.

Last inspected Apr 2010. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 19
2010
PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Critical Pest Activity
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST FILL IN WITH CONCRETE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENTS.

Critical Pest Activity
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. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOUNDATION. MUST SEAL WITH CONCRETE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

APR 12
2010
FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROX. 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, STOVE, WOK STATION), INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Critical Pest Activity
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST FILL IN WITH CONCRETE TO PREVENT ENTRY OF RODENTS.

Critical Pest Activity
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. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOUNDATION. MUST SEAL WITH CONCRETE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. DETAIL CLEAN COBWEBS FROM WALL AND FLOOR JOISTS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.

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

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. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT. STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

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