THAI AROMA INC.

Chicago Health Dept

4142 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

12 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2017.

Last inspected Feb 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 16

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 45.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION.7-38-005( A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 60 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 45.2F, 27 POUNDS CREAM CHEESE AT 45.1F, 20 POUNDS TOFU AT 44.0F, 10 POUNDS CURRY SAUCE 44.3F, 10 POUNDS PEANUT SAUCE AT 44.1F, 20 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 44.2F, 5 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES AT 45.3F, AND 5 POUNDS COOKED RICE AT 65.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A) DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 157 POUNDS OF FOOD. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 300 DOLLARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT, PLATES, BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS.

FEB 2

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLES. MUST SEAL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE DRY STORAGE AREAS.(OLD EQUIPMENT, PLATES, BOXES, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREAS.

JUN 15

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7

2016

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT 62.1F IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ADJUST TO 40.0F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW AND CONTACT FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE . OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 63.4F, RAW CHICKEN BREAST AT 64.5F WONTON STUFF 63.1F. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 8LBS VALUE OF $18. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/26/16 REPORT#1731218. 30 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 32 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE. 33 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SIDES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES EXPOSED SINKS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. 34. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA. MUSR REPAIR AND AMINTAIN. 38 ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 05/26/2016 43 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN AS ANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED TWO TRAYS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURES ON TOP OF REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 87.1F TO 88.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUE OF $25.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE UPON ARRIVAL 88.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HO WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER ON SITE ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE T.STAT UP FROM HOT TO VERY HOT. WATER HAS BEEN RECOVERED DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE NOW 130.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNLABELED. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SIDES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES EXPOSED SINKS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA. MUSR REPAIR AND AMINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN AS ANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN ISE.

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JUN 30

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD TOFU HELD IN ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 47.0 F ON PREP COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS (3 DOOR COOLERS) RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY TO HOLD RAW MEATS IN FREEZERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 15

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. ONCE PROPERLY SANITIZING FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL RESINPECTED BY CDPH. MUST PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DRIED GREASE DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HOODVENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SERVICE HOODVENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BURNED CEILING TILES TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE EMPTY BOXES ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHROOM.

MAY 15

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF EGGS AND A CONTAINER OF RICE OUT ON A TRAY IN THE PREP AREA: COOKED RICE AT 63.9F AND A RAW EGGS AT 72.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED #2 OF RICE AND 2 DOZEN EGGS WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALKIN COOLER, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE THE SOILED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISH ROOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED BOWLS STORED IN DRY BULK CONTAINERS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSRTUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.

AUG 28

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE,FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD ARE DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN THE SAID LIGHT SHIELD

AUG 21

2013

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY/PREP COOLER UNIT NOT MAINTAINED: AIR TEMP OF 48.7 TO 54F. THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP OF 50F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: FRESH EGGS,COOKED RICE, ETC.AFTER COUPLE HOURS OWNER WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM,PRESENT LY UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP 40.9F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE ON PANS STORED ON SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 121.F TO 124.F. RAW MARINATED STRIP CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 55.7F TO 60F; RAW NOT MARINATED STRIP CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 54.F;CREAM CHEESE WITH OTHER MIXED INGREDIENT INCLUDED CRAB IMITATION AT TEMP OF 54.F. FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.9F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 48F; CRAB IMITATION AT TEMP OF 48.9F. NO PROOF OF TIME TEMPERATURE AND COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME,NONE AVAILABLE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 70,VALUE $250. TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES,OPPM AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK, AS EMPLOYEE WERE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS. OTHER WASHED ITEMS WERE STORED ON TOP THE DRAIN BOARD. EMPLOYEE WENT NEXT DOOR TO LAUNDRY MAT AND BOUGHT A BOTTLE OF CLOROX BLEACH. ALSO LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT IN USE UNIT. OWNER REPLACED EMPTY GALLONS OF SOAP, RINSE AND SANITIZER, HOWEVER STILL NOT ABLE TO OBTAIN SANITIZING SOLUTION ON UNIT. TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHOWED EMPLOYEE HOW TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE ICE BIN STROLLING AT RIGHT SIDE OF PANEL.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.UPON MY REQUEST ICE WAS IMMEDIATELY REMOVED AND UNIT WAS WASHED,RINSED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REPORTED ON PREMISES AFTER SHE WAS CALLED VIA PHONE FROM FEMALE EMPLOYEE,REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 2:10PM. MOST OF THE INSPECTION WAS DONE AND VIOLATIONS WERE ALREADY OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AREA HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-8-2013, REPORT #1092267 #32-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA #33-RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE. #34-MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. #38-LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR #43- MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR NOT BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP DANGLING ON PIPE UNDER THE HOOD, ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKIG EQUIPMENT WITH CREASE BUILD-UP, ALSO GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION# 29

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES FRONT PREP AREA WITH DUST, GREASE AND FOOD STAINS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE,FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD ARE DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN THE SAID LIGHT SHIELD

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

JAN 8

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). A NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 8

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND COOKED WHITE RICE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46.6F AND 52.3F.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 6-7-10. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED,INFORMATION ON COOLING PROCESS GIVING.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 30, VALUE 7 DOLLARS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO58577

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.PROVIDE SCOOP OR ANY OTHER UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE FOR DRY FOOD(SUGAR,SALT ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, GERASE BUILD UP.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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. PREMISES HAS TWO GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND ONE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,HOWEVER THE GARBAGE AREA IS SHARED BY OTHER BUSINESS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD, BROKEN AND DIRTY BROOMS ,CANS, PAPERS ETC. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.

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