SEP 2
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAI FOOD CUISINE INC..
BEAT. 31/100
937 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 2, 2022 · passed
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE BASEBOARDS THGROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
AUG 262022FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2022
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS(EGGS, RICE, CHICKEN) FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE BASEBOARDS THGROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2463748 CONDUCTED ON 12/13/2020. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#10) 5-202.12: OBSERVED WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING DEVICES NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT ALL THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED, SOILED TOWELS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD AND SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SHELVES AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO SANITIZER TEST STIPS ON SITE, FACILITY USES CHLORINE FOR 3-COMP SINK SANITIZING UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP NOTED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP TABLES/ COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERTOPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP NOTED THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 232019PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 23
2019
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
DEC 172019FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2019
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED REAR NORTH SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN BROKEN WOOD FLOOR BOARDS,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET AND ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/17/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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DEC 122019FAILED15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2019
FAILED
15 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HELATH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR NOTH SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION SANITIZER OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3-DOOR COOLER IN RAR PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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